Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Strategies for Ports in an Uncertain World

Oct 3, 2023, 10:00 AM EDT
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Ports around the world serve as key connectors that support the economic and social development of countries and continents. In an era of ever-changing international relations, it has become paramount for ports to adapt and emphasize the role of international partnerships. In 2022, AD Ports Group undertook a commitment to yielding remarkable results and extending its international reach — fostering collaboration between global ports, stakeholders and regulators to mitigate the impact of geopolitical shifts on global trade. Consequently, 2022 emerged as a pivotal year in the company’s storied history. Forging new partnerships and shipping routes, AD Ports Group is developing high levels of connectivity between the Gulf, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, East Africa and Central Asia. Through acquisitions, major port projects, infrastructure agreements, and the establishment of new logistics and freight businesses, AD Ports Group has transformed into a bridge linking Abu Dhabi to the world. 

This hourlong webcast, the first of a two-part series, will explore the recent innovation and developments that have facilitated AD Ports Group’s remarkable global expansion, to become one of the premier ports in the Middle East and worldwide.

Moderator:
Alessandra Barrett, Associate Director, Special Projects, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global

Speakers:
Naser Al Busaeedi, CEO, Ports Operating Company, AD Ports Group
Ross Thompson, Group Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, AD Ports Group

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Navigating Tender Season with Strategic Sourcing

Oct 4, 2023, 10:00 AM EDT
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For those involved in logistics and shipping, tender season is a crucial period that significantly influences market dynamics and pricing strategies. As this pivotal season approaches, we invite you to join our upcoming webinar, where we will explore the complexities of this vital period and offer valuable insights and tips. Learn how to secure the best rates, outperform the competition, and simultaneously enhance capacity while minimizing risk.

During this webinar, we'll explore: 
•    The significance of tender season in shaping market dynamics and pricing strategies
•    How to gain a competitive advantage by leveraging strategic sourcing techniques
•    Your secret weapon for success in tender season — sourcing optimization

Don't miss this opportunity to chart your course for success during the tender season. 

Secure your spot today!  

Moderator:
Ariane Herrera, Senior Associate Editor, Special Projects, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global

Speakers:

Dylan Alperin, VP of Professional Services, Keelvar

Panagiotis Stavrakos, Product Manager, Keelvar

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Port Performance: Problems and Progress in Europe

Oct 11, 2023, 10:00 AM EDT
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China is the main trading partner of Europe’s largest port hubs, but do growing geopolitical issues threaten this relationship? That could be a problem with China having stakes in 31 European ports and owning one (Piraeus) outright, according to Alphaliner. And do the weakening economies on both side of the Asia-Europe trade lane raise any concerns that too many European eggs are in the China trade basket? Europe's top three ports all recorded year- over-year declines in first half volume, with declining demand for Asian imports a big reason. Another issue European ports face is decarbonization. There is a growing sense that the only way greenhouse gas targets will be met is if ports and shipping are put on a mandatory path to zero emissions by 2040. On top of cutting emissions from operations, the ports are having to invest in bunkering of alternative fuels without any definite knowledge of what those fuels may be. Green corridors are the way forward and Singapore and Rotterdam are making headway in this development. Then there is the trend of carriers making strategic investment in ports that have key positions in their networks. Carriers already have stakes in many terminals across Europe’s largest port gateways, with MSC in early September agreeing to a deal with the city of Hamburg to take over a 49% stake in HHLA, Hamburg’s leading terminal operator. In terms of innovation/digitalization, accurate and real-time ship arrival data is key to ensuring efficient port calls and onward shipment of containers, and the main European ports are all engaged in improving their capabilities in this area.

This webcast, will touch on these subjects, and more, in the rapidly evolving European port landscape.

Moderator:
Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global 
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AI: “Artificial” Fad or Real Driver of Supply Chain Optimization?

Oct 25, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
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ChatGPT was the technology star of the first half of 2023 across virtually every industry and social channel. Its emergence seemed to herald a new era in the course of human interaction with software. But as the novelty of a quite generic language model that didn’t have specific logistics domain expertise started to wane, so has the idea that chatGPT — or more broadly, generative AI — will immediately transform supply chains. What it did do was shine a light on what exactly artificial intelligence is, and could be, because generative AI is one small branch of a much larger AI tree. In reality, AI already permeates much of the technology landscape, but where it holds real promise beyond chatbots and language assistance is in true supply chain optimization.
 
This webcast will explore the inroads AI has already made — often imperceptibly — in logistics and transportation, and what still must happen for it to make a more transformative impact.
Moderator:
Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce by, S&P Global 
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Gateway: Tapping Into the Journal of Commerce Dashboard of Constantly Updated Industry data

Oct 31, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
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A key component of a Journal of Commerce Gold subscription, the Gateway is a comprehensive, multi-trade lane, constantly updated data dashboard built into JOC.com, unveiled in late 2022. The Gateway offers a multi-angle snapshot of key shipping metrics contained within more than 100 downloadable charts — from freight rates to dwell times — within the trans-Pacific and multiple other trade lanes, US domestic transportation, breakbulk and project cargo markets, and more. The Gateway, which is being continuously expanded with additional data sets, enables supply chain and freight transportation professionals to monitor often rapidly changing conditions across multiple sub-markets and have immediate access to the Journal of Commerce coverage that puts the data in context for broader perspective.

The Gateway allows you to:

     · Track ocean spot and contract rate and indices to be better informed during contract negotiations.
     · Access the exclusive Intermodal Savings Index to help gauge when it’s time to shift surface transportation modes or routing.
     · Monitor truck spot rates and outbound over-the-road rates from major US ports.
     · Better illustrate to management truck capacity and employment conditions.
     · Follow key container volume and ocean reliability trends on major trades.
     · Better explain to customers the reasons for changes in ocean, US surface transportation, and air cargo pricing.
     · Track major economic indicators of global economy and shipping demand.

This webcast, with critical context from Journal of Commerce executive editor Mark Szakonyi, will show you how to tap the Gateway and better communicate internally and externally via key charts and readings.

Moderator/Presenter:

Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global

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Fourth-Quarter Trucking Report: Analyzing the Drayage Hot Spots

Nov 9, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
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Moderator:
Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global
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Cool Cargoes: 2023 Review and Outlook

Nov 16, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
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Global Shipping Report: Analyzing the 2024 Outlook

Dec 7, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
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Moderator:
Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce by, S&P Global 
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Port Performance North America: The State of Flow as a New Year Approaches

Dec 14, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
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Moderator:
Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce by S&P Global
Speaker(s):
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