Watch: Q&A on North American vehicle ports – Livestream Hour

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Following our special Livestream Hour episode on North American vehicle ports, our panel recovenes to answer audience questions that we couldn’t answer during the show, including key insight on port capacity and throughput for North American vehicle imports and exports, financial challenges facing ports, potential for digitalisation and what the coronavirus crisis might mean for vehicle shipping and port processing.

Watch this Q&A to hear insight on:

• Managing and optimising space at vehicle-handling ports
• Impacts of the coronavirus crisis on vehicle processing
• Automation and AI in port yard and processing facilities
• Cost and time-saving tools for vehicle shipping and processing
• Comparing technology and cost between automotive and other cargo types

Guests

Christopher J. Connor
President and CEO
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)

Chris Connor is president and chief executive of AAPA, which represents around 130 public port authorities across the US, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean and the full range of cargo types. He took on the role in October 2019 and has 40 years of maritime and logistics experience, including most recently as president and CEO of ocean carrier and vehicle logistics provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen, where he previously held a range of global positions. Chris Connor is currently a board member of ocean and vehicle logistics provider Pasha Group. He previously served on the executive committee and board of the American Maritime Partnership, which represents the US domestic maritime industry.

Daniel Gosson
Consultant
INFORM

Daniel Gosson focuses on finished vehicle logistics and optimisation at INFORM, a specialist software and systems providers in the supply chain and logistics sector. With a passion for lean strategy and digitalization, Daniel specialises in compound management, network planning, and transport management, working with OEMs and 3PLs alike to leverage INFORM’s hybrid-AI and mathematical optimisation solutions. Previous experience working in automotive production and demand capacity planning has afforded Daniel the unique experience of understanding the entire supply chain from raw material supplier to dealer. As a graduate of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, he holds a degree in marketing and business administration.

Justin Newell
Chief Operating Officer
INFORM

Justin Newell has been responsible for strategy, business development and growth in North America for INFORM since 2019, including its AI-based software solutions across sectors including automotive, aviation, insurance and banking. He has more than 20 years’ experience in supply chain and logistics leadership roles, including as general manager for a major vehicle carrier, and nearly 15 years at Porsche North America, where he held roles in purchasing and supplier management, and later led the company’s vehicle logistics and port operations. He has a BA from Concordia College.

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Host

Neemish Ladwa
International Conference Producer
Automotive Logistics

Neemish Ladwa is responsible for producing global conferences and broadcasts for Automotive Logistics and Ultima Media. He leads on global events in major markets across North America, Europe and Asia, as well as digital formats including the Livestream Hour and the first Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live digital event this September. He has more than 25 years’ experience in media, events and trade organisations, including the automotive and supply chain sector.

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The Automotive Livestream Hour is produced by Christopher Ludwig, Richard Logan and Neemish Ladwa. Please contact us if you are interested in participating.

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With the coronavirus pandemic creating the biggest crisis in the history of the automotive industry, it is more important than ever for stakeholders across the supply chain to connect and share experiences and solutions for managing current challenges and preparing to restart the industry post-COVID-19. That is why we are now a hosting a new series of weekly connections and insight, along with special topic focuses on key issues and regions, and our monthly Supply Chain Update. The series will be hosted by Christopher Ludwig, editor-in-chief at Ultima Media.