Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Study Abroad in Panama Coordinated by Dr. Tulio Sulbaran Tel: Ce THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Jul 2013 A Case Study of Comparing Port Business Practices in Gulfport vs. Cristobal Presented by: Allen Cauthen Tel: Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation and College of Business

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Video Preamble

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Outline 1- Introduction 2- Information/Data Collection Approach 3- Case Study 4- Results and Results Impact Similarities Differences 5- Summary

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Introduction Port Business Practices in General  Maintenance  Canal Operation  Security  Storage  Lighthouse Operation  Cargo Handling

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Introduction Business Environment in Panama  Thriving economy compared to neighboring countries  Safe place to do business  Encouraging new businesses to come with Free Trade Zones and reducing other taxation  Due to its location, perfect trading spot for world

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Introduction Focus of Report  Comparing and contrasting both ports in terms of security, safety for employees, and how green or energy efficient the ports are.

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Information/ Data Collection Approach Internet Search Used Websites such as Google, Wikipedia, EPA website, and the websites of both ports Table 2 Databases: Databases Name, URL, Information Used to Search Databases NameURL Information Wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org Both Port Names US Coast Guardhttps://homeport.uscg.milSafety Mgmt AAPAwww.aapa-ports.orgbest practices EPAwww.epa.govEmissions

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Information/ Data Collection Approach Information from Internet  Both ports have safety/training classes  Both ports have fences, security, surveillance  Both ports have SOPs when it comes to weather and other dangerous conditions

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Information/ Data Collection Approach Interviews  Dale Waltman Operations Director Gulfport  Matt Wypyski CEO Gulfport  Luca Versari GM Panama Ports Company  All 3 people were interviewed using a questionnaire with 10 questions

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Information/ Data Collection Approach Questionnaire Data  Gulfport has timed lighting to save electricity  Cristobal gives employees reusable shopping bags  Both ports would like more funding to become greener and more secure  Cristobal uses solar panels to provide some electricity

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Case Study Port of Cristobal  Located in Colon  Named for Christopher Columbus  Built by Panama Railroad Company in 1850s  Currently under expansion

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Case Study Port of Gulfport  204 acres and under expansion also  2 million tons of cargo per year  400,000 square feet of storage

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Results and Results Impact Terms for Comparison  Research and Development  Energy conservation and efficiency  Safety Management for workforce  Security for workforce and cargo

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Results and Results Impact Similarities CriteriaCristobalGulfport Safety for Workforce Has uniform that includes eye protection, boots, hard hats, etc. same Certain safety classes have to be taken annually Same Energy Efficiency Both use methods for conserving electricity However methods are different SecurityBoth have fences, personnel, and surveillance 24/7

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Results and Results Impact Differences CriteriaCristobalGulfport Energy ConservationSolar panels and turbinesTimed lights set on auto Background CheckNoYes Drug ScreenNoYes

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Results and Results Impact Importance of Analysis  To show similarities and differences among ports  To show what areas each port can improve on  For ports to learn from each other

Study Abroad in Panama July 2013 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation And College of Business Summary  Ports are more than just docks and piers  Ports have a variety of functions  Ports provide economic stability, revenue, and increase trade across the world  Safety, security, and energy conservation are all very important for any business not just ports  Cristobal has the advantage in energy conservation and efficiency  Gulfport is doing a better job in safety management and security

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