Planning for Shifting Trade

January 30, 2019
Tampa, FL

This popular AAPA program traditionally addresses global economic trends with key industry leaders providing their insights on shifting trade routes and the resulting impact on infrastructure needs. The program also examines the political challenges facing free trade policies.

01/30/2019
Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Kurt J. Nagle, President & CEO, AAPA
• William D. Friedman, President & CEO, Port of Cleveland, AAPA Chairman of the Board
• A. Paul Anderson, President & CEO, Port Tampa Bay

01/30/2019
The Changing Global Economy — Impacts on Seaports and Trade

Speaker:

• Josh Hurwitz, Senior Consultant, Moffatt & Nichol, Walnut Creek, CA

01/30/2019
Shifting Trades for Ocean Carriers – What’s in Store for 2019?

Speaker:

• Howard S. Finkel, Executive Vice President Trade, Cosco Container Lines Americas, Inc., Secaucus, NJ

01/30/2019
The Future of Scheduled Railroading, and What it Means for International Business and Ports

Speaker:

• Arthur L. Adams, Jr., Head of Marketing Services, CSX, Jacksonville, FL

01/30/2019
New Challenges in Trade Policy

Moderator:

• Jean Godwin, General Counsel, AAPA

Speakers:

• Edward L. Mortimer, Exec. Dir., Transp. Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC
• Scott Sigman, Transport & Export Infrastructure Lead, Illinois Soybean Association, Elmhurst, IL
• Stephen Lamar, Executive Vice President, American Apparel & Footwear Association, Washington, DC

01/30/2019
The Market Outlook – Perspectives of Ocean Carriers, Terminal Operators and Ports

Moderator:

• Mr. Friedman

Speakers:

• Jim J. Pelliccio, Executive VP Operations, Ports America, Port Newark, NJ
• Karen Oldfield, President & CEO, Halifax Port Authority
• Yael Bernholz-D'Angeli, Global Head of Strategic Accounts, Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., Alpharetta, GA
• Juan Kuryla, PPM, Port Director, PortMiami

01/30/2019
Perspectives on Infrastructure Policy Across the Hemisphere

Moderator:

• Gary G. Nelson, Executive Director, Port of Grays Harbor, Chair Elect, AAPA U.S. Delegation

Speakers:

• Brian T. Pallasch, CAE, Managing Director, Government Relations & Infrastructure Initiatives, American Society of Civil Engineers, Washington, DC
• Bill Sullivan, Executive Vice President of Advocacy, American Trucking Associations, Arlington, VA
• Jim Tymon, Executive Director, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Washington, DC

01/31/2019
The Expanded Panama Canal – Were the Forecasts Correct and What is Coming Next?

Speaker:

• Esteban G. Sáenz, Vice President for Transit Business, Panama Canal Authority

01/31/2019
Port Financing/Funding

Moderator:

• Kevin M. Sheys, Esq., Partner, Nossaman, LLP, Washington, DC

Speakers:

• John Elliott, Senior Vice President, Strategic Rail Finance, Philadelphia, PA
• Brian Papernik, Esq., Partner, Nossaman, LLP, Los Angeles, CA
• Stephen Fry, Vice President of Finance, Port Tampa Bay

01/31/2019
Logistics and Distribution Center Site Selection Strategies

Moderator:

• Scott Brotemarkle, Marine Board Program Director/Senior Program Officer, TRB - The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Washington, DC

Speaker:

• Jason Tolliver, Vice President, Cushman & Wakefield