Shifting Trade

January 29, 2020
Tampa, FL

This popular AAPA program focuses on global economic trends, with key industry leaders providing their insights on shifting trade patterns and the resulting impact on infrastructure needs. The program also examines the political challenges facing free trade policies. There will be significant changes in worldwide trade lanes in the next few years.

01/29/2020
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

• A. Paul Anderson, President & CEO, Port Tampa Bay
• Christopher J. Connor, President & CEO, AAPA

01/29/2020
Keynote Address – Trade Policy in Action

Introduction:

• Christopher J. Connor, President & CEO, AAPA

Speaker:

• Kim Reed, President & Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States

01/29/2020
Partnerships to Support U.S. Gateways

Introduction:

• Christopher J. Connor, President & CEO, AAPA

Speaker:

• William Paape, Acting Associate Administrator, U.S. Maritime Administration

01/29/2020
Technology Deep-Dive

Discussion Leader:

• Joe Greco, Ports America

Speakers:

• Hunter Yaw, Loadsmart
• Chris Skotarczak, Container Port Group
• Robert Inchausti, Tedivo

01/29/2020
Distribution Center Case Studies

Discussion Leader:

• Wade Elliott, Vice President Business Development, Port Tampa Bay

Speakers:

• John Morris, Executive Managing Director, Americas Industrial & LogisticsLeader, CBRE
• Carl Warren, Director, Business Development, CSX Intermodal
• Jesse Kreinbrink, Vice President of Supply Chain, Rooms to Go

01/29/2020
Market Snapshot: Containers

Moderator:

• Jim Pyburn, Director of Business Development, Port Everglades

Speaker:

• Vijay Agrawal, Vice President, Americas Ports & Marine, Transportation, AECOM

01/29/2020
Market Snapshot: Ro/Ro

Moderator:

• Jim Pyburn, Director of Business Development, Port Everglades

Speaker:

• Flavio Batista, Vice President of North American Sales, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean

01/29/2020
Market Snapshot: Cold Chain

Moderator:

• Jim Pyburn, Director of Business Development, Port Everglades

Speaker:

• Howard Posner, President, NAGA Logistics

01/29/2020
New Leadership at the Panama Canal Authority

Introduction:

• Juan Kuryla, Port Director, PortMiami

Speaker:

• Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, Administrator, Panama Canal Authority

01/29/2020
Shifting Supply Chains in China and Southeast Asia

Discussion Leader:

• Sage Chandler, Vice President, International Trade, Consumer Technology Association

Speakers:

• Carlos Halasz, Customs Compliance Officer, HP Inc.
• Andrew Durant, Managing Director, Samuels International Association, Inc.

01/29/2020
Global Fuel Standards in Effect

Moderator:

• Christopher Chope, Vice President, Sustainability, The Port of Virginia

Speakers:

• Howard Posner, President, NAGA Logistics
• Margaret Kaigh Doyle, Senior Manager, Business Development - Marine, Eagle LNG Partners
• Casey Grigsby, Vice President of Programs & Planning, Florida Ports Council

01/30/2020
How Foreign Trade Zones Drive Cargo Activity

Moderator:

• Torrey Chambliss, Director, FTZ & Cargo Business Development, Port Tampa Bay

Speakers:

• Erik Autor, President, National Association of Foreign Trade Zones
• Andy Wang, Operations and Training, Hit Promotional Products

01/30/2020
Critical Junctures for Energy Related Commodities

Moderator:

• Jim Quinn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Saint John

Speakers:

• Barry Worthington, Executive Director, United States Energy Association
• Joel Morales, Executive Director Polyolefins, IHS Markit

01/30/2020
Ensuring a Workforce for the Supply Chain

Moderator:

• Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Deputy Executive Director of Administration and Operations, Port of Long Beach

Speakers:

• Rod Pickens, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
• Lauren Brand, National Association of Waterfront Employers