Post by FUSION on Sept 12, 2014 21:57:40 GMT -5
Public Forum – U.S. Port Congestion: Examining Causes, Impact on Stakeholders, and Exploring Possible Solutions
Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle will host a port congestion forum at the World Trade Center in Baltimore's Inner Harbor on October 1, 2014. FMC Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. will co-host this important Forum. The geographic region covers port activity from Virginia to Maine. The Forum’s goal is to examine causes and implications of congestion at U.S. ports and possible solutions.
When:
Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 9:30 am to 6:00pm
Where:
World Trade Center in Baltimore's Inner Harbor
401 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Hosted by:
Commissioner William P. Doyle and Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr.
Commissioner Doyle said, "There has been significant interest from stakeholders. We’re going to discuss solutions that are already in progress. It’s an opportunity to have all the affected sectors in one room to listen and share diverse viewpoints. We’re going to get into the details, and have open and frank discussions between and among the stakeholders."
Registration
Registration is required due to building security requirements. If you plan to attend please contact David Tubman, counsel to Commissioner Doyle, at dtubman@fmc.gov. Please be prepared to present photo ID to the building security.
Forum Format:
The format will include panels of invited participants to make their presentations. The goal is for honest and candid discussions among the relevant parties. As such, portions of the Forum will be conducted in closed session with just the invited participants present to ensure that sensitive issues are raised and addressed.
Between 3:30 pm and 6:00 pm, stakeholders, interested parties and the general public may make public statements.
Topics for Discusion:
Truck gate/wait times
Trucker gate "Appointment" system
"Free time" operational impacts on gate operations and congestion
Chassis ownership and deployment -"gray pool" development
Ocean carrier arrival "bunching" impacts on port/gate congestion
Infrastructure
Measures already taken to address identified issues
Who Should Attend
Stakeholders from all sectors have been invited including:
carriers
port authorities
marine terminal operators
labor
chassis operators/leasing/pools
truckers,
shippers (retail/box stores)
*P.S. pack up a lunch, kiss the dog, pet the wife, lets GO! 