Expert Details
Logistics, Operations, and Automation of Container Terminals
ID: 732109
Virginia, USA
Expert has over 25 years' experience in domestic and international transportation-related operations. His responsibilities have included the design, development, implementation and operation of transportation facilities. He is knowledgeable and experienced in planning, start-up and operation of joint venture businesses tailored to meet national and international market requirements. His experience includes the development of innovative cargo, material handling and shipping systems which have received international recognition; representation of air carriers, shippers, ocean carriers, drayage truckers and freight forwarders; Project Manager or Principal Investigator for feasibility studies for private clients and Port Authorities; foreign and domestic economic development agencies as well as Federal Government agencies and instrumentalities.
Principal Author and Investigator: Examination of Public Policy Issues Affecting Port Operations and Port Users, Port Authority of Kingston, Jamaica.Principal Author: Privatization Plan for the Egyptian Maritime Sector, "The Road Map" [Gore Mubarak Initiative] for Nathan Associates [USTDA Contract].RFID Technology Assessment + Business Implementation Plan, for New Industries Research Organization [New Industries Research Organization, Japan].
High-Speed Vessel Service for US East Coast and Elsewhere, for United Parcel Service [GKMG Kvaerner BIW]
Operational Assessment + Recommendations, Howland Hook Container Terminal, for New York Container Terminal.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1966 | Degree: LLB | Subject: Law; Specialization International Law | Institution: Georgetown University Law Center |
| Year: 1963 | Degree: BA | Subject: English Literature, Economics | Institution: University of Miami at Coral Gables |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Managing Partner | Department: Corporate(Undisclosed) |
Responsibilities:Business Development, Research, Systems Development.Automated Terminal Systems (ATS) is engaged in the design, development and implementation of automated and semi-automated, cargo and material handling systems in the industrial and transportation sectors worldwide. Developed the first fully automated system for handling containers in Marine Terminals and Inter- modal Facilities. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2014 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Manager Business Development | Department: (Undisclosed) |
Responsibilities:is a leading analytics firm providing critical systems to the US and other Governments. Successfully migrated NTELX technologies from the Government Sector to commercial implementations based on the firm’s Predictive Analytics. Designed a web-based, real-time Predictive Freight Traffic Management System [FTMS] to manage the drayage process around ports and industrial complexes. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 2010 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Managing Partner | Department: Corporate |
Responsibilities:continued the development of two projects initiated by CMT Systems, after a buyout by Bechtel Civil. One project entailed the conversion of break bulk docks originally designed to serve an integrated steel mill at Sagunto Spain to a multipurpose semi-automated Marine Terminal. The other project introduced advanced neo-bulk handling technology at Jurong Singapore. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1992 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Managing Partner | Department: Corporate |
Responsibilities:Business Development, Identification of opportunities to implement the partnership business plan. to construct and operate semi-automated cargo handling facilities employing the proprietary machines and systems of Continental Marine Terminals [VP Operations at this time] in turnkey facilities constructed by Bechtel Civil. Two projects completed [total value $178 million then; current value $300 million]. Three additional projects under development when CMT's interest was bought out by Bechtel under the terms of the Partnership Agreement. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1970 to 1986 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Managing Partner | Department: Corporate |
Responsibilities:Business Development, identification of market opportunities, qualification of business partners and subcontractors. Managed the startup, operations, maintenance of Mina Quaboos under UNCTAC contract; managed the Commercial Port of Guam [Agana] under contract with the US Department of the Interior. Formed a JV with International Services Corp for port assessments, local agent representation throughout Middle East and Asia.Other project activities in this period included planning, start-up and operation of marine and shoreside maintenance facilities in Saudi Arabia, as well as warehousing and distribution facilities throughout the Middle East. Also developed a method for the rapid outfitting of large accommodations on barges. The system enabled IHI and The Dimaru to win a $30 million contract for delivery of three Floating Accommodation Systems [FAS] to Bechtel Saudi Arabia within 18 months of contract signing. Expert then developed a provisioning and support system for the FASs with PhilTug operated out of Singapore. In the same period, provided consulting services to US Government agencies involved in marine and air transportation as well as private clients. Was the Principal Consultant, Project Manager or Principal Author of a number of significant studies; including: the Strategic Plan for the Great Lakes Marketing Commission; Feasibility studies for the Regional Government of the Azores, Public, Convenience and Necessity determinations for the Tampa Port Authority. Other consulting projects included: Banana Transportation Industry Sector and Transportation Requirements, for Bechtel Corporation; Commodity Source + Transportation Study, Morocco for International Services Corporation; Suez Canal Toll + Services Analysis, for International Services Corporation; Operations Improvement – Grain Stevedoring, Port of Alexandria Egypt for International Services Corporation; Port Location + Inland Transportation Study, The Cameroon for GKMG Consulting [private client]; Maintenance Depot, Systems + Business Process Design, Jeddah Saudi Arabia, for private client; Privatization Plan for the Egyptian Maritime Sector, "The Road Map" [Gore Mubarak Initiative] for Nathan Associates [USTDA Contract]. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1968 to 1970 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Managing Partner | Department: (Undisclosed) |
Responsibilities:Practiced International Law and represented Ocean and Air Carriers, negotiated charter parties, represented parties in international arbitrations. Negotiated an amendment to the US/USSR Bilateral Air Services Agreement. The only instance of a private citizen negotiating an amendment to a US treaty. Negotiated the air service portion with Aeroflot and the land tours with Intourist. Negotiated barter transactions with Soviet State Companies for exchange of their commodities for equipment and technology supplied by US and European firms. Formed JVs with state owned enterprises in Bulgaria, Poland and Hungary to take product and market in hard currency markets in order to pay for facilities and technology supplied by my clients. Establishment of Sea-On-Air, the first U.S. authorized combined sea-air common carrier service. (Participants: Sea Land Service, Inc, Overseas National Airways, Marine International and Gulf Agencies.) |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1973 to 1975 | Agency: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development | Role: Project Leader | Description: Startup, Operation, Maintenance and Training at Mina Quaboos, the principal port in the Sultanate of Oman. Selected operating management, supervised procurement of equipment, coordinated training of stevedores and landslide support personnel. |
| Years: 1979 to 1980 | Agency: USAID | Role: Project Leader | Description: Pre-feasibility Study of Port Complex and Free Trade Zone, Terceira, The Azores, Regional Government of the Azores |
| Years: 1976 to 1977 | Agency: US Department of the Interior | Role: Project Leader | Description: Selected Project Team to operate and manage the Commercial Port of Guam as Seconded by the Governor of Guam. Participated in the day-to-day management of the Port; analyzed operations and made recommendations for improvement; implemented those recommendations; 1 per day of the engagement. |
| Years: 1981 to 1981 | Agency: MarAd, St Lawrence Seaway Commission, Great Lakes Marketing Corporation | Role: Principal Investigator | Description: Investigated the feasibility of establishing a marketing organization for Great Lakes Ports, developed the implementation plan. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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| Years: 1973 to 1975 | Country / Region: Japan | Summary: Negotiated the modification of 2 off-shore tugboats to harbor configuration. Required a detailed review of the design specs, identification of the needed modifications and assurance that the changes would meet certification requirements of the Japanese Government. Also negotiated the supply of specified equipment, insurance covers and the heavy lift charter to transport the tugs to the Sultanate of Oman. |
| Years: 1975 to 1975 | Country / Region: Japan | Summary: Developed a method to quickly construct large accommodation barges that allowed my client to win a contract for the supply of 3 units. Negotiated the relevant construction contracts with the housing unit vendor and the shipyard for the use of this system. |
| Years: 1977 to 1977 | Country / Region: Philippines/Singapore | Summary: Negotiated a long term contract for the supply and support of the aforementioned Floating Accommodation Systems with PhilTug. Logistic support in Singapore, tugs and barges supplied from Singapore and the Philippines. |
| Years: 2004 to 2005 | Country / Region: China | Summary: Conceptual Design and Recommendations for Implementation of Advanced Container Handling Systems at Yangshan Deep Water Port, for Louis Berger International under contract to the Shanghai Port Authority. [Awarded a Certificate of Merit for "Outstanding Technical Consulting Work" on this project by the Shanghai Society of Consulting Engineers]; |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Country / Region: Italy | Summary: Negotiated a participation in a $1.0 Billion project to develop a new Container Port in Italy, including the design, specification and supply of the automation system and equipment |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Association of Iron & Steel Engineers - Affiliate; IEEE Computer Society; Propeller Club of the United States (President, Port of Washington DC Chapter; Board of Governors, Washington DC; National Chairman, Constitution and By-Laws; Bar Association of the District of Columbia Inactive (Chairman, International Law; Federal Bar Association Inactive (Chairman, Subcommittee on Private International Law; Co-Chairman, International Law Committee; Member, Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law ; Unified Bar of the District of Columbia Inactive; American Society of International Law Inactive; International Law Society (American Branch) Inactive |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| LLB [Member Bar of the District of Columbia; Bar of the US District Court for the District of Columbia; Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States] |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Propeller Club of the United States (President, Port of Washington DC Chapter; Board of Governors, Washington DC; National Chairman, Constitution and By-Laws) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Certificate of Merit for "Outstanding Technical Consulting on the Yangshan Deep Water Port Project" by the Shanghai Society of Consulting Engineers; Letter of Commendation by the US Office Naval Research San Diego |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has multiple logistics, shipping and cargo-related publications. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Led Expert Witness Team for US Coast Guard in a dispute with Lockheed Shipbuilding on cost overruns of the Polar Class Ice Breakers WAGB 11 + 12; Expert Witness on the application of Soviet Health and Safety laws in the US in regard to property purchased by the Russian Embassy for its employee's recreation club; Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Tampa Port Authority; Review and Comment on "Site Investigation and Analysis 142 Acres of Land Along Highway 48" for the Port of Brownsville; Institutional Impediments at the Port of Kingstown Jamaica, for Louis Berger International. Peer Review I-710 Improvement Plan Drayage Trucking, for GateWay Cities/CALTRANS. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Seminar Leader - Institute for Global Chinese Affairs University of Maryland; Lecturer: Intermodal Transportation Institute [University of Denver] Masters Program; Lecturer China Business Program American University Washington DC Spring; Seminar Leader "Doing Business in the Middle East Ports" A series for the World Trade Organization Port Authority of New York and New Jerse. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Chartering of ships and aircraft for the transportation of high-value goods, livestock and passengers; Purchased 2 Offshore tugboats under construction in Japan and lead the conversion to harbor tugs; Selection of heavy lift carriers to transport tugboats from Japan to Oman; Secured All-Risks cover for the transport of the tugs at Lloyds; Selection of the Manufacturer of automated RMGs; Review and appraisal of Project Management Software; Review and appraisal of CAD + 3D modeling software; Review and appraisal Discrete Event and Continuous Event Simulation software. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Subject Matter Expert - Logistics Systems Development. More than twenty-five years experience in domestic and international transportation related operations. Responsibilities have included the design development, implementation and operation of transportation facilities. Knowledgeable and experienced in planning, start-up and operation of joint venture businesses tailored to meet national and international market requirements. Experience includes development of innovative cargo, material handling and shipping systems which have received international recognition; representation of air carriers, shippers, ocean carriers, drayage truckers and freight forwarders; Project Manager or Principal Investigator for feasibility studies for private clients and Port Authorities; foreign and domestic economic development agencies as well as Federal Government agencies and instrumentalities. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Conceived the system and method for entities in Centrally Planned Economies to obtain equipment, technology and know-how from western companies [my clients] and pay for them through barter transactions. Formed JVs with agricultural organizations in Bulgaria, Poland and Hungary to market their products in hard currency markets and train their personnel. Revenues from sales were used to pay down the debt and reduce the ownership interest of the western companies. Full repayment coincided with 100% control of the marketing company residing in the supply organization. In the Soviet Union, negotiated barter transactions with SovNefteExport for oil and petroleum products in exchange for oil field equipment and technology. In Italy, negotiated a settlement with an Italian equipment manufacturer for delayed delivery by taking machines in lieu of payment over time. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | "Tourist level" |
| French | "Tourist level" |
| Italian | "Tourist level" |