Inside the Port of Long Beach: Challenges and Opportunities

Title: "Inside the Port of Long Beach: Challenges and Opportunities"Presenters: Michael Vanderbeek, Manager of Strategic Planning and Eric Shen, Director of Transportation PlanningABSTRACT: Port security, air quality, international trade policy and aging transportation infrastructure are key issues at the forefront of public policy debate around the United States and the world. Nowhere do these and other hot button issues related to goods movement and international trade converge more than at Southern California's Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex. On February 4 at 12 PM, senior staff from the Port of Long Beach will be on hand to share their insights into both the external and internal challenges and opportunities of managing the nation's second busiest seaport. Employment opportunities at the Port will also be discussed. For further information about the Port of Long Beach, please visit www.polb.com. Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 12:00 - 1:15 pm, RGL 308A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Patrick Boergers at boergers@usc.edu by Thursday, January 29th.

Location: Ralph And Goldy Lewis Hall (RGL) - 306

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Georgia Lum