The Federal Maritime Commissioners held informational public forums around the country in 2014. Each forum discussed key issues with local stakeholders. The goal of these forums was to facilitate discussion among port representatives, industry stakeholders and other interested parties concerning ways to address the challenges facing US ports.
Summary of Port Forums
| Date | Location | Status |
| 11/3/2014 | New Orleans, LA | Event Completed, transcript and comments below |
| 10/30/2014 | North Charleston, SC | Event Completed, transcript and comments below |
| 10/1/2014 | Baltimore, MD | Event Completed, transcript and comments below |
| 9/15/2014 | San Pedro, CA | Event Completed, transcript and comments below |
Report from Port Forum Discussions
Completed Forums
Gulf Coast Port Forum
When:
Monday, November 3, 2014, 8:15 am – 5:00 pm
Registration: 8:15 am – 9:00 am
Morning Session: 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch Break: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 2:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Where:
Port of New Orleans’ Headquarters Building Auditorium
1350 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70130
Hosted by:
Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye
Agenda
- Gulf Coast Port Forum Agenda – Updated 10/30/2014 [PDF, 2.8 MB]
Alert
Public Comments Submitted
- Public Comments Submitted for the Gulf Coast Port Forum [PDF, 602 KB]
Transcript
- Transcript for the Gulf Coast Port Forum [PDF, 899 KB]
South Atlantic Ports Forum
When:
Thursday, October 30, 2014, 8:30am – 5:00 pm
Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch Break: 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Where:
Charleston Area Convention Center
5000 Coliseum Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418
Meeting Room 12-13
Hosted by:
Commissioner Michael A. Khouri
Agenda
- South Atlantic Port Forum Agenda [PDF, 79.3 KB]
- Detailed Port Forum Agenda [PDF, 76.1 KB]
Alert
Public Comments Submitted
Transcript
- Summary of Port Authority Executives Panel Discussion [PDF, 112 KB]
- Transcript for the South Atlantic Port Forum [PDF, 852 KB]
Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Port Forum
When:
Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 9:30 am to 6:00pm
Where:
World Trade Center in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
401 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Hosted by:
Commissioner William P. Doyle and Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr.
Agenda
- Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Port Forum Agenda [PDF, 70.7 KB]
Alert
Public Comments
- Public Comments Submitted for the Mid-Atlantic Port Forum [PDF, 1668 KB]
Transcript
- Transcript for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Port Forum [PDF, 3.2 MB]
West Coast Port Forum
When:
Monday, September 15, 2014, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Where:
Port of Los Angeles Administration Building,
425 S. Palos Verdes Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Moderated by:
Chairman Mario Cordero
Agenda
- West Coast Public Forum Agenda [PDF, 141 KB]
Alert
Public Comments Submitted
- Public Comments Submitted for the West Coast Port Forum [PDF, 736 KB]
Transcript
- Transcript for the West Coast Port Forum [PDF, 184 KB]