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Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Study Abroad in PanamaCoordinated by
Dr. Tulio SulbaranTel: 601-266-6419 - Email: [email protected]
1Ce THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Jul 2013
Comparison of Port operations between Wilmington Port and Port of Panama:
Presented by:Solomon Johnson
Tel: 9194135389 - Email: [email protected]
Center for Logistics, Trade and TransportationandCollege of Business
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
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Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Outline
1- Introduction
2- Information/Data Collection Approach
3- Case Study
4- Results and Results ImpactSimilaritiesDifferences
5- Summary
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Introduction
Port operations are defined as the procedures and processes involved with loading and unloading
ships alongside navigable water.
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Introduction
Business Environment in Panama• largest and fastest growing economies in Central
America• Use the Dollar currency• 4.1 percent unemployment rate• Sound Banking sector• High investment• Infrastructural Development• Panama Expansion
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Introduction
This project is to compare port operations of the Port of Cristobal and the Port of Wilmington. Emphasis will be placed on the operations of
both ports.
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Information/ Data Collection Approach
Internet search keywords:
• Port of Wilmington
• Port of Cristobal
• Port Operations
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Information/ Data Collection Approach
•Economic climate of Panama•Economic Climate of U.S•Importance of the Economy Panama•Budget and Jobs Panama•Background of Port of Cristobal•Background of Port of Wilmington•Port operations of Port of Cristobal
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Information/ Data Collection Approach
Panama Interviews and presentations
Interviews and Presentations conducted by:•Director of Port of Cristobal•Human resource manager port Cristobal
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Information/ Data Collection Approach
Data collected from Interviews and Presentations• An overview of Port operations • Port Security• Custom and Government bureaucracy• Human resources and recruitment• Imports and exports• Equipment
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Case StudyPort of Cristobal
• The Port of Cristobal is managed and operated by Panama Ports Company.
• offer its customers 3,731 meters of quay, 10 gantry cranes
• 12000m squared of warehouse• Fast Customs clearing• High Security for cargo• Excellent customer service• Skilled human resource
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Case Study
Port of Wilmington
Port of Wilmington• Located on the Cape Fear River• Nine berths with 6,768 ft. of wharf frontage• Open storage dry bulk facilities which can
transfer up to 800 tons per hour.• Fast customs clearing• High Security• Excellent customer service• State of the Equipment• Highly skilled work force
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Results and Results Impact• The aspects compared between the ports in
Panama and here in the U.S. were:• Handling of customs• Warehousing• Bulk handling capabilities • Security• Equipment• Human Resources
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Results and Results Impact:Similarities
Criteria Cristobal Wilmington
Import/Export Laws Regulated and enforced by Customs
Regulated and enforced by customs
Storage Bulk cargo and containerized Bulk cargo and containerized
Security Special Police N.C state Patrol police
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Results and Results ImpactDifferences
Criteria Cristobal Wilmington
TEUs 708,000 116,000
Human Resources Average education Highly Educated
Import Almost all Continents Africa, North America, Asia
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Results and Results Impact• It will open up windows fro investment both in
Panama and U.S for the ports have capabilities to handle cargo.
• It will help management to learn from each other and help improve respective operational structures
• With the expansion of the canal it helps show the future capabilities and improvements for the port
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
Summary
• State of the Art Equipment and technology• Very high and bolstered Port Security• Very diverse and skilled Human Resource• Highly efficient Customs• Reliable Intermodal services• Vast Storage capabilities and facilities• Very highly skilled management• Standard emergency Management procedures
Study Abroad in PanamaJuly 2013
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPIfounded in 1910
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Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportationand
College of Business