2018 Conference Agenda
*Subject to Change*
Monday, October 29
12:00 PM |
Registration & Exhibits |
Gaillard Lobby |
2:15 PM |
Opening Remarks: Elizabeth Brabham S.C. International Conference General Chair 2018 |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
2:30 PM |
Transportation Safety and Regulations Moderator: Chris Taylor, RoadRunner Transportation Panelists: Jason Hilsenbeck, Loadmatch Corporal Lee T. Catoe, State Transport Police DJ Mayer, Southeastern Frieghtlines (President, Charleston Motor Carriers Association) |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
3:45 PM |
FTZ's Benefits Moderator: Jill James, John S. James Co. Panelists: Jo Douglas, Stanley Black & Decker Cody Davis, Integration Point |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
4:30 PM |
Welcome from Jim Newsome, President & CEO SC Ports Authority |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
5:00 PM |
Welcome Reception (Business Casual Attire) |
Gaillard Lobby |
Tuesday, October 30
7:15 - 8:30 AM |
Breakfast |
Ground Floor Ballroom |
8:30 AM |
Welcoming Ceremony Elizabeth Brabham: 2018 General Chair Jim Newsome: President & CEO SC Ports Authority Welcome: Mayor John Tecklenburg *Tuesday Presentations Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, IHS Markit* |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
8:45 AM |
Global Economic Outlook Presenter: Brian Morgan, SunTrust Bank |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
9:30 AM |
Economic Development in the World's Third Largest Economy Presenter: Michael Randle, Southern Business and Development Magazine |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
10:15 AM |
Welcome: Governor Henry McMaster Remarks: Secretary Wilbur Ross, US Department of Commerce |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
10:30 AM |
BREAK |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
10:45 AM |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
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11:30 AM |
Ocean Carrier Perspective Presenters: Stuart Sandlin, Hapag Lloyd Allen Clifford, MSC David Zimmermann, Maersk |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
12:15 PM |
World Trade Luncheon |
Ground Floor Ballroom |
1:15 PM |
Keynote Session Major General James E. Livingston, USMC Medal of Honor Recipient |
Ground Floor Ballroom |
2:15 PM |
Shipper Perspective Presenters: Klaus Schnede, Eastman Chemical Marlon Jones, International Paper Anthony Mc Auley, Walmart Ashley Burt, TTi Power Equipment Tim Saling, The Apex Group |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
3:00 PM |
Intermodal View from the Class I Railroads Presenter: Maryclare Kenney, CSX Railroad |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
3:45 PM |
BREAK |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
4:00 PM |
Chassis Pooling in the South Atlantic Presenters: Jim Newsome, South Carolina Ports Donna Lemm, IMC Companies Dick Craig, NACPC Keith Johnson, H&J Trucking |
2nd Floor Performance Hall |
6:30 - 9:30 PM |
Sapphire Birthday Jubilee featuring Party on the Moon *Celebrating our 45th Anniversary* (Cocktail Attire) |
Ground Floor Ballroom |
Wednesday, October 31
7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
Ground Floor Ballroom |
7:45 AM |
Welcome Presentation of Plunkett-Stoioff Award Scholarship Awards Introduction of 2019 Conference General Chair |
Ground Floor Ballroom |
8:15 AM |
Keynote Session Brad Van Liew, Professional Ocean Yacht Racer Winner of the Around Alone, Velux 5 Oceans Race |
Ground Floor Ballroom |
9:15 AM |
Import Compliance/Customs Updates Moderator: Eric Hansel, CH Powell (President, Customs Brokers and Freight Forwards Association) Panelists: Mary Jo Muoio, NCBFFA Customs Committee Colleen Clarke, Roanoke Insurance Group Melvin Moreland, US Customs & Border Protection |
Ground Floor Ballroom |
10:15 AM |
eCommerce in SC Moderator: Pat Fosberry, John S James Panelists: Steve Schellenberg, IMS Worldwide, Inc. Tony Chiappetta, Argents Express Group Kevin Howell, Greenville Spartanburg Airport |
Ground Floor Ballroom |
12:30 PM |
Golf *Separate registration required* |
The Links at Patriots Point (Mt. Pleasant) |
1:00 PM |
Tennis *Separate registration required* |
Family Circle Tennis Center (Daniel Island) |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
SC Logistics Tech Talk *Separate registration required* |
Sterling Hall (Hyatt Place) |
6:30 - 9:30 PM |
A "Spooky Night" at Founders Hall *Cruise Drawing will take place at this event. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN* (Festive Attire) |
Founders Hall at Charles Towne Landing |
