TOC Americas 2008, the Shipping, Ports and Terminal Event for the Americas was held November 18 – 20 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California for the first time on the US West Coast. TOC Events Worldwide partnered with the internet television channel, Maritime TV, to webcast the conference, which focused on the many new forces converging on the planning and operation of marine container terminals and transport chains in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean countries.

In the plenary session James R. Brennan, Partner, Norbridge spoke about the outlook for container trade volumes and flows in the Americas and explores\d the likely fallout from recent market turbulence. Other speakers included:

Dave Sanborn, DP World, Senior Vice President & Managing Director Americas Region

John Bowe, APL, President Americas

Robert West, Halcrow, Principal - Trade & Transportation

Robin Lanier, Waterfront Coalition, Executive Director

Sean Strawbridge, Ports America, Director of Corporate Development

Walter Kemmsies, Moffatt & Nichol, Chief Economist

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