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Public Forum – Gulf Coast Ports


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October 27, 2014 Public Forum on International Supply Chain Efficiency: Challenges Facing Gulf Coast Ports Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye will hold an informational Forum, “International Supply Chain Efficiency: Challenges Facing Gulf Coast Ports” at the Port of New Orleans on November 3, 2014. The Forum’s goal is to facilitate discussion among port representatives, industry stakeholders and other interested parties concerning ways to address the challenges facing Gulf Coast ports. **When:**Monday, November 3, 2014, 8:15 am – 5:00 pm Registration: 8:15 am – 9:00 amMorning Session: 9:30 am – 12:45 pmLunch Break: 1:00 pm – 2:15 pmAfternoon Session: 2:15 pm – 5:00 pm **Where:**Port of New Orleans’ Headquarters Building Auditorium1350 Port of New Orleans PlaceNew Orleans, LA 70130 **General Directions:**The Forum will be held in the auditorium located in the Port of New Orleans’ Headquarters Building at the above address. The building is located adjacent to the cruise terminals: http://portno.com/maps-directions **Agenda**Gulf Coast Ports Forum Agenda – Updated 10/30/2014 Topics for Discussion: Topics for discussion may include innovative ways to: Prevent port congestion



Promote global trade



Increase international supply chain efficiency Who Should Attend: Commissioner Dye would like to hear from a wide variety of individuals who represent Gulf Coast Ports’ interests and are involved in international trade and transportation in the region. These include: Government Officials



Gulf Coast Port Authority Representatives



Truckers



Terminal Operators



Steamship Lines



Ocean Transportation Intermediaries



Cargo Owners



Labor Representatives Registration Participants may register by contacting the Commission’s Office of the Secretary. Please indicate whether you would like to speak at the Forum or attend without speaking. Also indicate whether you would like to speak at the morning or afternoon sessions. Written Submissions: For those speakers preparing written comments, please send your written comments as an attachment to an email to the Secretary@fmc.gov by 12 noon on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, with the subject line: “Speaker at November 3 Public Forum”. The Commission is also accepting written comments in advance of the Forum from those who are unable to attend, or who plan to attend but do not wish to speak at the Forum. Please send your written comments to Secretary@fmc.gov, with the subject line: “November 3 Public Forum”. **Email**: Secretary@fmc.gov**Telephone**: (202) 523-5725 The Commission will provide confidential treatment to the extent allowed by law for submissions, or parts of submissions, for which the filer requests confidentiality. The Forum will be taped, transcribed, and maintained by the Commission. Additional Information **Public Forum Point of Contact:** For questions regarding this Forum please contact:Karen V. Gregory, Secretary,Federal Maritime Commission,(202) 523-5725. **Port of New Orleans’ Points of Contact for Questions on the Day of the Forum:** Matt GreshamDirector of External AffairsTelephone: (504) 528-3255Fax: (504) 528-3397greshamm@portno.com and Paul MatthewsCommunity Affairs ManagerTelephone: (504) 528-3252Fax: (504) 528-3397matthewsp@portno.com
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