The global supply chain crisis was accompanied by record container cargo volumes at ports on the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf coasts that resulted in container yards at capacity and decreased operational efficiency impacting multiple aspects of landside port operations. TRB hosted a webinar on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that reflected on how stakeholders handled landside congestion and the solutions that could be implemented in the future. Presenters discussed recent experiences and the infrastructure and technological approaches that have and can be implemented.

This webinar was a follow on to TRB Webinar: Navigating the Supply Chain Congestion Crisis.

This webinar was sponsored by the TRB Standing Technical Committees on Ports and Channels and International Trade and Transportation.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials. View the recorded webinar below.

Webinar agenda and presenters

1. Findings from the Intelligent transportation systems U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration truck staging study – Thomas Phelan, Gannett Fleming

2. Port congestion: The trucking perspective – Matt Schrap, Harbor Trucking Association

3. Port congestion: The port perspective – Ryan Mariacher, Port Houston

4. Question and answer session moderated by Shannon McLeod, American Association of Port Authorities

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

1. Utilize best practices from industry stakeholders and potential solutions from recent research

2. Identify tools and practices to maintain efficient landside cargo flow at container ports

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.