North American Port Productivity – Lessons from Asia & Europe?

Intense competition in Asia incl. capex upgrades – N America moderated by captive Imp/Exp hinterlands, productivity and infrastructure impediments, but change is inevitable….

Context

• Changes in vessel technology & deployment

• Impacts for capex , productivity, capacity and profits – who gets the costs savings?

• Bigger vessels and bigger alliances – benefits & headaches for terminal operators

• Outside the gate – connecting the hinterland