Global Port Leaders: Collaborative Partnerships for Effective Maritime Decarbonization
Author: Professor Dr. Beatriz Canamary, U.S. knowledge maritime expert
Port leaders share experiences on best practices and pitfalls and explore potential collaborations in their decarbonization efforts.
The Collaborative Partnerships for Effective Maritime Decarbonization Leadership Roundtable stands out as one of the most compelling and successful events within the U.S. port industry. This exclusive, invite-only event engages U.S. port leaders to share experiences on best practices and pitfalls, and to explore potential collaborations in their decarbonization efforts.
Corporate Leaders at the Round Tables
Port of Houston – Trae Camble, Director Of Environmental Affairs
Port of Corpus Christi – Priscila Torres, Manager, Trade Development
Port of Los Angeles – Eric Caris, Director Cargo Marketing & Teresa Pisano Marine, Environmental Supervisor-Air
Port of San Diego – Jason Giffen, Vice President, Planning & Environment & Phillip Gibbons, Program Director, Climate and Sustainability
Port of Hueneme – Giles Pettifor, Environmental Manager
Port of Oakland – Angela Clapp, Port Environmental Supervisor
Port of Cleveland – Matthew Wenham, Chief of Engineering & Capital Development
Port Authority of NYNJ – Laura Malo, Program Manager, Port Sustainability & Resilience & Andrew Lo, Port Sustainability & Resilience
Port of Philadelphia – Lindsay Young, Manager Business Development & Planning
Port of Jacksonville – Nick Primrose, Chief of Regulatory
Port of Tampa Bay – Patrick Blair, Vice President of Engineering
Port Everglades – Roberto Barceló, Senior Manager, Business Development
Alabama Port Authority – Catherine Reaves, VP, Policy and State Affairs
Foreword
This exclusive, invite-only event engages U.S. port leaders to share experiences on best practices and pitfalls and to explore potential collaborations in their decarbonization efforts. Over the past year, this strategic gathering of senior executives from leading ports has fostered thought-provoking discussions and achieved remarkable collaboration and engagement.
The sessions were hosted and moderated by Professor Dr. Beatriz Canamary, U.S. knowledge maritime expert, supported by PortXchange.
About the Author
Dr Beatriz Canamary is a Professor of Business Analytics with a professional career in the Port Industry. Holding a BS and MS in Civil Engineering, a Certificate in M&A from Harvard Business School, and a Doctorate in Business Administration with an emphasis on Sustainability for the US Port Industry, Beatriz brings world-class expertise in sustainability, decarbonization strategies, energy transition, circular economy, infrastructure investment, and climate change solutions. She is an accomplished global business leader with experience spearheading sustainable growth, innovation, and cultural transformation for complex multinational infrastructure projects across different countries.
