Joseph Harris, spokesman for The Port of Virginia, discusses navigating an unpredictable trade environment, the port’s efforts to boost performance through efficiency metrics and infrastructure upgrades, and its long-term growth strategy.

Florida’s 16 gateways highlight the powerful role ports play in driving the state’s economy by fueling trade, tourism and cargo movement while generating $195 billion annually and supporting 1.2 million jobs.

Stuart Sandlin, president, North America, at Hapag-Lloyd, talks about the path to becoming a long-term partner across the supply chain, on-time arrival as a value creator and the three elements driving Hapag-Lloyd’s culture in 2026.