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 David Arsenault is the President of GSC Logistics, one of the largest and fastest growing logistics companies on the US west coast providing drayage, deconsolidation, and other value-added services. Mr. Arsenault has over 35 years of global executive leadership experience across all supply chain disciplines including ocean carriers, marine terminals, 3PLs, IEPs, motor carriers and technology companies. Dave previously spent 12 years at ...

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PCNC WELCOMES VESPUCCI MARITIME’S LARS JENSEN “GLOBAL CONTAINER TRADE REVIEW FOR 2022” TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8^TH @ 11 VIA ZOOM

LARS JENSEN WILL DISCUSS:

• WILL THE TRANS-PACIFIC TRAFFIC JAM CONTINUE IN 2022?
• WHAT CAN US EXPORTERS DO TO GET THEIR PRODUCTS TO EXPORT MARKETS?
• WILL CONTAINER RATES DECLINE IN 2022?
• IS MAERSK CREATING A COMPETITIVE CHALLENGE WITH ITS NEW METHANOL POWERED SHIPS AND PLEDGE TO BE ZERO EMISSION BY 2040?

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Speakers: Hans Broekhuis, CEO of 4FOLD, introduces new shipping efficiency that saves space, time, money and our planet – a foldable shipping container that creates extra room on vessels, trucks, trains, terminals and depots. Amy Grat, CEO of EXP, talks about how EXP helps young people gain experience, unlock doors and build the confidence they need to succeed in school, career and life.

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JAN
2022

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• How Containerization Facilitated China’s Rise
• The Shanghai Super-Port
• China’s Belt & Road Expansion
• U.S. National Security Implications 
• A Tale Of Two Carriers: Maersk Vs OOCL

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First Bell Lecture Series: Dr. Bruce Jones, “To Rule the Waves”

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16
DEC
2021

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Bryan Brandes will provide a port review of 2021 & report on ocean carrier services returning to Oakland.

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FOR QUESTIONS: apmargaronis@gmail.com

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ANNOUNCING THE 4^TH STORMS, FLOODING & SEA LEVEL DEFENSE CONFERENCE

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2021 

0800 – U.S. PACIFIC TIME TO 1300 U.S. PACIFIC TIME VIA ZOOM

The Storms, Flooding & Sea Level Defense conference will be the fourth conference produced by the Propeller Club of Northern California and the Society of American Military Engineers. 

This year’s ...

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OCEAN CARRIERS NEEDED BACK AT PORT OF OAKLAND: PETER SCHNEIDER, TGS LOGISTICS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28^TH @ 11 VIA ZOOM

TGS Logistics’ Peter Schneider discusses the emergency facing U.S. Ag exporters:

• The U.S. export harvest is at risk unless ocean carriers bring back regular vessel services to the Port of Oakland
• Direct Port of Oakland/First Port of Call service is essential to fast-track U.S. Ag exports
• Exporters & importers need to contact their ocean carrier partners and make their voices heard
• Current trucking rates between Northern ...

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RAILROADS & WEST COAST PORTS: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14^TH @ 11 VIA ZOOM

THIS PANEL OF EXPERTS WILL DISCUSS RAIL ISSUES IMPACTING WEST COAST PORTS:

• RON BROWN, PORT OF OAKLAND
• MICHAEL SUSSMAN, STRATEGIC RAIL FINANCE  
• VINCENT IACOPELLA, ALBA WHEELS UP INTERNATIONAL  
• DAVE ARSENAULT, GSC LOGISTICS & PROPELLER CLUB OF LOS ANGELES & LONG BEACH 

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apmargaronis@gmail.com 

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TUESDAY, JULY 13^TH @ 1100 VIA ZOOM

DR DAGHER DISCUSSED:

• New Floating Wind Turbines to Be Deployed Off Maine’s Coast
• How Floating Wind Turbines Can Be Built at U.S. Shipyards
• Training Next Generation U.S. Offshore Wind Turbine Workers
• Support Vessel Requirements
• Permitting & Finance Challenges
• A Floating Wind Farm Strategy for California
• New Business for California Ports
• Building 3D Printed Boats 

BIO: Dr, Dagher is the founding Executive Director of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC).  Under his leadership, the Center has grown from ...

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THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 @ 1030 PACIFIC TIME VIA ZOOM

1030: INTRODUCTION: Stas Margaronis, PCNC & Evey Hwang, CBFANC

1040: WELCOME: Danny Wan, Executive Director, Port of Oakland

1045: KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Paul Snell, CEO, British-American Shipping, LLC “How to Navigate Export Obstacles in 2021”

1100 PANEL DISCUSSION: “What Strategies Should Exporters Pursue In 2021?”

Peter Friedmann, Executive Director, Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AGTC)

John Lee, ...

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Friday May 21, 2021 @ 1030 Pacific Via Zoom

1030: INTRODUCTION: Stas Margaronis, PCNC

1035: WELCOME: Niels Aalund, President, International Propeller Club of the United States

1040: KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Lucinda Lessley, Acting U.S. Maritime Administrator, “Should the United States Expand Its Merchant Marine & Shipbuilding to Help U.S. Exporters” 

Lucinda Lessley serves as the Acting Administrator of the Maritime Administration. Previously, she was Senior Investigator with the House Committee on Homeland Security. ...

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Brandon McDonnell is Vice President of PCC Logistics who began his career in transportation while simultaneously attending Cal State Hayward.  His formal initiation into the industry commenced at PCC Logistics, situated in Oakland, CA in 1996. During his tenure there, he has held various positions ranging from operations to sales. McDonnell was a board member for several years of The Pacific ...

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