11th Annual Supply Chain Mini-Mega Networking Meeting
TOPIC: ENGINE OF GROWTH THRU 2040 – PHILADELPHIA’S PORT’S BRIGHT FUTURE
Ports are vital assets for any region, serving as essential gateways for international trade and a linchpin in the regional supply chain. They support one in every 8 American jobs and contribute $2.9 trillion to the U.S. GDP. Philadelphia’s port is setting new milestones to support a rosy future for our region. What does this mean for shippers? What kinds of expanded supply chain career opportunities will this lead to?
Key points:
– PhilaPort – the #1 Most Productive Container Port in North America (according to the World Bank)
– A Major Land Acquisition grows capacity
– New PhilaPort Cruise Terminal to Open
– PhilaPort has developed a Strategic Plan to chart its course to Destination 2040
Keynote Speaker: Dominic O’Brien is the Sr Marketing Manager for PhilaPort. He has over 25 years of experience in promoting the Port’s services to shippers, ocean lines, and other supply chain professionals. He is a frequent lecturer on port and transportation issues, speaking to the media, trade groups, university classes, and civic associations in the U.S. and internationally. He is a Board Member of the District Export Council – Mid-Atlantic, a member of the Temple University Supply Chain Program Advisory Board, and former President of the World Trade Association of Philadelphia.
