MAY 16, 2022:  DO U.S. EXPORTERS NEED NEW U.S SHIPS?

0900 (Pacific Time) 
WELCOME: Jim Patti, President International Propeller Club of the United States

0915 
Moderator: Stas Margaronis, President Propeller Club of Northern California
Paul Snell, Chief Executive Officer, British American Shipping, Long Beach California “Challenges for U.S. Exporters in 2022.”
Lars Jensen, Partner Vespucci Maritime, Copenhagen, Denmark, “World Container Trade Overview”
Bruce Jones, Author ‘To Rule the Waves’ & Senior Fellow Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., “Does China Rule the Waves?”
Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano, Associate Professor of History, Campbell University, North Carolina & Adjunct Professor, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, “Wanted: A Maritime Strategy for the United States”

1030 Conclusion

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MAY 18, 2022: REPORTS ON U.S. INLAND WATERWAY & JONES ACT CARRIERS
U.S. INLAND WATERWAY & GREAT LAKES REPORTS

0900 (Pacific Time) 
WELCOME: Jim Patti, President International Propeller Club of the United States

0915
Moderator: Stas Margaronis, President, Propeller Club of Northern California
Tracy Zea, President & CEO, Waterways Council, Inc. Washington D.C. “Status of Lock and Dam Improvements for U.S. Inland Waterways”
Steve Fisher, Executive Director, American Great Lakes Ports Association Infrastructure “Priorities for Great Lakes Ports”
Paul Matthews, Executive Director, Port of South Louisiana, “How Infrastructure Investments Support U.S. Exporters” 

JONES ACT CARRIER REPORTS 

1030
Moderator: Stas Margaronis, Propeller Club of Northern California
Torey Presti, President, National Shipping, San Francisco, California
Nick Marrone, Vice-President, Seafarers International Union, Oakland California 
Edward F. Washburn, Senior Vice President, Fleet Operations, Pasha Hawaii, San Rafael, California
Capt. Anne McIntyre, Business Director, San Francisco Bar Pilots

1200 Conclusion

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 David Arsenault is the President of GSC Logistics, one of the largest and fastest growing logistics companies on the US west coast providing drayage, deconsolidation, and other value-added services. Mr. Arsenault has over 35 years of global executive leadership experience across all supply chain disciplines including ocean carriers, marine terminals, 3PLs, IEPs, motor carriers and technology companies. Dave previously spent 12 years at Hyundai Merchant Marine America where he was named the first western President and CEO until 2016 and has also held key leadership positions over 14 years at both Sea-Land and Maersk Logistics. Mr. Arsenault is a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree, a 3rd Mates License as a Merchant Marine Officer and a commission as a Naval Reserve Officer. He has also attended the Executive Supply Chain Management Program at Harvard Business School and the Executive Finance Program at the University of Michigan Business School. Dave has served on the Boards of the American Chamber of Commerce, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), the Harbor Trucking Association (HTA), Blume Global Executive Advisory Board and the Propeller Club of LALB. 

David discussed:

• What to expect from ocean carriers in 2022
• Where will freight rates go
• What can U.S. exporters expect
• Will equipment shortages ease

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Speakers: Hans Broekhuis, CEO of 4FOLD, introduces new shipping efficiency that saves space, time, money and our planet – a foldable shipping container that creates extra room on vessels, trucks, trains, terminals and depots. Amy Grat, CEO of EXP, talks about how EXP helps young people gain experience, unlock doors and build the confidence they need to succeed in school, career and life.

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Bryan Brandes will provide a port review of 2021 & report on ocean carrier services returning to Oakland.

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OCEAN CARRIERS NEEDED BACK AT PORT OF OAKLAND: PETER SCHNEIDER, TGS LOGISTICS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28^TH @ 11 VIA ZOOM

TGS Logistics’ Peter Schneider discusses the emergency facing U.S. Ag exporters:

• The U.S. export harvest is at risk unless ocean carriers bring back regular vessel services to the Port of Oakland
• Direct Port of Oakland/First Port of Call service is essential to fast-track U.S. Ag exports
• Exporters & importers need to contact their ocean carrier partners and make their voices heard
• Current trucking rates between Northern California and the Ports of LA & Long Beach are too expensive and there is no capacity

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TUESDAY, JULY 13^TH @ 1100 VIA ZOOM

DR DAGHER DISCUSSED:

• New Floating Wind Turbines to Be Deployed Off Maine’s Coast
• How Floating Wind Turbines Can Be Built at U.S. Shipyards
• Training Next Generation U.S. Offshore Wind Turbine Workers
• Support Vessel Requirements
• Permitting & Finance Challenges
• A Floating Wind Farm Strategy for California
• New Business for California Ports
• Building 3D Printed Boats 

BIO: Dr, Dagher is the founding Executive Director of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC).  Under his leadership, the Center has grown from 4 to 260 personnel and is now housed in a 100,000 ft² laboratory, the largest university-based research Center in Maine. Dr. Dagher is a world-leading advocate for developing sustainable infrastructure and energy systems which simultaneously optimize structures, materials, manufacturing, construction and maintenance. Dr. Dagher initiated a number of major research programs which have gained ASCC national and international reputation.

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