More top keynotes announced for GreenPort Americas

More top keynote speakers from the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) and The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) have been added to the bill of the first GreenPort Americas Congress.

Patrick Verhoeven, chairman IAPH, will deliver a keynote speech on day two of the conference

Patrick Verhoeven, chairman IAPH will deliver a keynote speech on day two of the conference, in addition to moderating a session centred around sister ports working together on greening their ports. Kurt Nagle, president and chief executive officer of the AAPA will also speak on the second day of the conference.

“GreenPort Congress aims to create partnerships that work towards making ports greener and smarter. We are delighted with the high calibre of speakers we are welcoming to the conference in May and the wealth of knowledge they will bring with them to help ports around the world achieve these goals,” said Marianne Rasmussen-Coulling, events director, Mercator Media.

Vast experience

Mr Verhoeven offers more than twenty years of experience in leading international port and shipping organisations, offering valuable insight and knowledge to delegates.

Mr Nagle offers 30 years of experience in Washington, DC, related to seaports and international trade, and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer for AAPA since 1995.

Taking place in Baltimore from 16 to 18 May 2018, the GreenPort Americas conference will be hosted by the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, the Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Department of the Environment.

The provisional programme for the conference for the event is now available.

For more information and to register for the conference visit http://www.greenport.com/congressamerica