PARTNERING WITH PORTSSPECIALIZED CARRIERS WORKING WITH PORT AUTHORITIES AND SHIPPERS IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT CARGO INTO AND OUT OF PORTS

JOHN AMOSAMOS LOGISTICSMARCH 3, 2016

WHAT’S WORKING, WHAT’S NOT WORKING AND WHAT’S POSSIBLE IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS

• The challenge of moving permitted loads in and out of ports; aka “the last mile”

• Best practices to discuss• Challenges• Infrastructure • Role of specialized carriers• Role of ports• Role of shippers

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CHALLENGES

• Timely movement

• Advance planning-no delays and no storage

• Communications between all involved

• The permitting process

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INFRASTRUCTURE

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• Pier capabilities

• Water depth at face of pier

• Overhead, width and curvature maximums

• Storage

• Future development

ROLE OF SPECIALIZED CARRIERS

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• The link between shippers and ports

• The permit nightmare

• Communications

• Scope and contract changes

ROLE OF PORTS

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• Project cargo vs. containers

• Infrastructure and capabilities

• Labor capabilities and issues

• Long term planning

R0LE OF SHIPPERS AND IMPORTERS

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• Project cargo definition

• Design and engineering criteria

• Logistics studies , analysis and practical application

• Schedule planning and delay potential

• Accurate size, weight and center of gravity