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SUMMARY:Global Executive Forum Round Table - Ports Association of Louisiana
DESCRIPTION:*** THIS EVENT IS 60 MINUTES WITH TIME FOR Q&A ***\n\n\n\nGlobal Executive Round Table with the Ports Association of Louisiana\n\n\n\n2020 has been a year for the ages. Covid-19 has had global ramifications on the shipping industry\, and continues to cause supply chain disruptions as the world works to contain the spread of the virus. Our ports have taken the brunt of the pandemic and its effect on international trade. How have ports managed during the pandemic and what do they see on the horizon? Our first Global Executive Forum Round Table will visit with the Ports Association of Louisiana that are so important to Kentucky's imports and exports.\n\n \n\nMississippi River serves as a low-cost option for shipping bulk agricultural commodities from America's breadbasket to destinations around the world. The southward flow of the Mississippi River makes barge transportation a relatively inexpensive way to transport bulk commodities to export terminals in Louisiana. Louisiana ports connect and enhance major industries\, such as oil and gas\, agriculture and petrochemical\, along with manufacturers to reach global markets. It is a destination for many of Kentucky's international companies from agriculture to manufacturing. More than 500 million tons of cargo moved on the Lower Mississippi River in 2019.\n\n \n\nJoin us for an engaging round table discussion with the Ports Association of Louisiana on COVID and plans for continuing to expand this vital trade resource for international companies. Panelists will be from the Ports Association of Louisiana\, Greater Lafourche Port Commission\, Port of South Louisiana\, and Cameron Parish Port.\n\n \n\nTo find out more about our moderator and panelists\, please click on their names to read their full bios.\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n Jennifer L. Marusak\, CPE\, MA\, Executive Director - Ports Association of Louisiana\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n Paul Aucoin\, Executive Director - Port of South Louisiana\n Chett Chiasson\, MPA\, Executive Director - Greater Lafourche Port Commission\n Clair Marceaux\, PCED\, Port Director - Cameron Parish Port\, Harbor & Terminal District\n\nWANT TO LEARN MORE? CHECK OUT THIS ONE PAGE FACT SHEET FROM PORTS ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA \n\n\n\nAbout the Global Executive Forum Series: \n\nExclusively for top level executives\, this four-part thought leadership series will provide insights from some of the most prominent decision makers that shape and influence our changing global economy. This event will provide you access to peers from across the region. Learn from CEO's that are the brightest and the best in global trade. This program promises to increase your International IQ and provide you with a whole new level of trade knowledge and industry connectivity
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:*** THIS EVENT IS 60 MINUTES WITH TIME FOR Q&\;A ***
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\nGlobal Executive Round Table with the Ports Association of Louisiana
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\n2020 has been a year for the ages. \; Covid-19 has had global ramifications on the shipping industry\, and continues to cause supply chain disruptions as the world works to contain the spread of the virus. \; Our ports have taken the brunt of the pandemic and its effect on international trade. \; How have ports managed during the pandemic and what do they see on the horizon? \; Our first Global Executive Forum Round Table will visit with the Ports Association of Louisiana that are so important to Kentucky'\;s imports and exports.
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\nMississippi River serves as a low-cost option for shipping bulk agricultural commodities from America&rsquo\;s breadbasket to destinations around the world. \; The southward flow of the Mississippi River makes barge transportation a relatively inexpensive way to transport bulk commodities to export terminals in Louisiana. Louisiana ports connect and enhance major industries\, such as oil and gas\, agriculture and petrochemical\, along with manufacturers to reach global markets. \; It is a destination for many of Kentucky&rsquo\;s international companies from agriculture to manufacturing. \; More than 500 million tons of cargo moved on the Lower Mississippi River in 2019.
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\nJoin us for an engaging round table discussion with the Ports Association of Louisiana on COVID and plans for continuing to expand this vital trade resource for international companies. \; Panelists will be from the Ports Association of Louisiana\, Greater Lafourche Port Commission\, Port of South Louisiana\, and Cameron Parish Port.
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\nTo find out more about our moderator and panelists\, please click on their names to read their full bios.
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\nModerator:\n\nPanelists:\n\n\nWANT TO LEARN MORE? CHECK OUT THIS ONE PAGE FACT SHEET FROM PORTS ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA \;
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\nAbout the Global Executive Forum Series: \;
\nExclusively for top level executives\, this four-part thought leadership series will provide insights from some of the most prominent decision makers that shape and influence our changing global economy. This event will provide you access to peers from across the region. Learn from CEO'\;s that are the brightest and the best in global trade. This program promises to increase your International IQ and provide you with a whole new level of trade knowledge and industry connectivity
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