b'6American Journal of TransportationNOVEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 17, 2023Project1_Layout 111/3/239:22 PMPage 1Port Houston hosts 2nd Annual Houston International Maritime ConferencePort Houston recently hosted itsLandsgard,ChiefSupplyChainOffi-second annual Houston Internationalcer of H-E-B, who discussed the evolu-Maritime Conference (HIMC) at thetion of their approach to supply chainContainer ShipsRail AccessibleHilton Americas in downtown Hous- challenges,andCommissionerCarlto Barges Warehouseston.Theevent,heldfromOctoberBentzel, who addressed how OSRA 22 30th to November 1st, was a massivecontinuestoimpacttheindustry.Dr. success with more than 500 attendeesRicaurte Vasquez Morales, Administra-fromvariousmembersofthemari- tor, Panama Canal Authority, provided aIntermodal Rail Stevedoringtimecommunitysuchasshippers,video update on the Panama Canal andAccess ServicesBCOs, NVOCCs, 3PLs, ocean carri- its plans for the future as well.ers, motor carriers, and many others.TheInternationalLongshoremens PortHouston,thelargestbreakbulkAssociation-South AtlanticandGulf facility in the area and the fifth-larg- CoastDistrict(ILA-SAGCD)was est container port in the United States,honoredwithPortHoustonsfirst wastheperfecthostforthehottestLoneStar Awardattheconference. conference in the region. AcceptedbyAlanRobb,President, Thethree-daysold-outeventILA-SAGCD,thisawardrecognizes offered guests the opportunity to net- partnership excellence. workwithpeersandsupplychain leaders, as well as hear from expert speakersaddressingthechallenges and trends shaping the future of the supplychainandmaritimeindustry. Throughout HIMC, common themesFrom Ship To Shore To Rail To Warehouse,emergedacrossvariouspanels, including the importance of collabo- We Keep Your Cargo Moving. ration, investing in infrastructure, and embracingtechnologyadvancementThe New Orleans Terminal facility provides stevedoring and terminal operations, container andadaptabilitywhilenurturingamarshalling, a container freight station, equipment, warehousing and an intermodal on-dock rail. skilled workforce. We provide each and every customer the consistent, professional, seamless service that Keynote speakers included Carson(Lto R) Roger Guenther, Port Houstonis expected from a world-class marine terminal facility.Executive Director presents Lone Star award to Alan Robb, President, ILA-SAGCDWe firmly believe in the power of collaboration and collective learn-ing.Weunderstandthatbuildinga global supply chain that can withstand disruptionrequirescomingtogether as a united force. HIMC has provided theperfectopportunityforindustry50 Napoleon AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70115504-648-6211 leaders,experts,andinnovatorstowww.notml.comconnect and share their knowledge asBreakbulkContainersGeneral CargoesStevedoringTerminal Operationswe collectively plan for growth andThe Single Operator For The N.O.T. Container Facility, The N.O.T. Container Freight Station & The New Orleans Intermodal On-Dock-Rail Ramp John Moseley, Port Houston CCO, acted asexpansion,saidRogerGuenther, event emcee Executive Director at Port Houston.'