THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

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Study Abroad in PanamaCoordinated byDr. Tulio SulbaranTel: 601-266-6419 - Email: [email protected]

THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPIJul 2013A Case Study: Comparing The Infrastructure of the Port of Cristobal vs. The Port of GulfportPresented by:Theresa BellTel: (214)797-0522 - Email: [email protected] for Logistics, Trade and Transportationand College of Business

Study Abroad in Panama

July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business1Video Preamble


July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of BusinessStudy Abroad in Panama

July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business2Outline1- Introduction2- Information/Data Collection Approach3- Case Study4- Results and Results ImpactSimilaritiesDifferences5- Summary



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business3IntroductionMarine Port- A marine port is comprised of the related organizational structures and facilities required for daily operations.

Infrastructure- can be defined as the basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools, post office, and prisons



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business4IntroductionPanama Economic Environmental SectorsBanking, commerce, tourism, mining, and tradeTrade is largest sector due to Panama CanalUnemployment dropped from 12 to 4.5% in 2012Total workforce is currently at 1.509 million Population 4.1 million



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business5Introduction The focus of this report is a case study comparing the infrastructure of the Port of Cristobal versus the Port of Gulfport. More specifically, this report compares the physical and human infrastructure of each port.

Port of CristobalPort of Gulfport



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business6Information/ Data Collection ApproachThe Google search engine provided access to all database information conducted in the internet searches. A slight variation in the search criteria (keyword) resulted in differences in the outcome of results.



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business7Information/ Data Collection ApproachThe data collected was derived from 5 databases and allowed for an general overview of information about Panama and specific information about both the Port of Cristobal and the Port of Gulfport.



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business8Information/ Data Collection Approach

Mariano Sossa, Port AdministratorMatt Wypyski, COOStructured personal interviews and site visits were conducted in Panama and the US. Presentations were provided from Mariano Sossa, Port Administrator of the Port of Cristobal and Matt Wypyski, COO of the Port of Gulfport.



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business9Information/ Data Collection ApproachInformation collected consisted of the number of employees, what type of work environment was provided, what type of training was provided, and if employees were promoted within.

Port of CristobalPort of Gulfport



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business10Case StudyPort of Cristobal is located in Limon Bay on the southern east part of Coln, Panama, facing the Caribbean Sea on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal. The Panama Ports Company (PPC), a subsidiary of the Hutchinson Port Holding Group, operates the private, modern container port. Additionally, the port has operated for over 150 years and is one of the oldest seaports still in operation in Panama.



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business11Case StudyAs presented in Figure 8, the Port of Gulfport covers 250 acres and is located in Gulfport, Mississippi, on the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA), an enterprise agency of the State of Mississippi, is responsible for daily port operations of the public port.



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business12Results and Results ImpactThe aspects compared between the two ports were the physical and human infrastructures of each port. Physical infrastructure included: Actual size of the port, dredge depth, number of berths, number of warehouses and size, and number of Gantry cranes. Human infrastructure included: Number of employees, employee work environment, available employee training, and employee advancement.



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business13Results and Results ImpactCriteriaPort of CristobalPort of GulfportDredge Depth43 feet36 feetWarehouses13Specialized Employee TrainingNoNoEmployees Promoted WithinYesYes



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business14Results and Results ImpactCriteriaPort of CristobalPort of GulfportSize of Port353 acres250 acresBerths4 container10 multipleSize of Warehouse39.5 acres400,000 sq. ft.Gantry Cranes80Number of Employees110031Childcare at WorkYesNo



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business15Results and Results ImpactThese different results are important, because they help illustrate the type of physical and human infrastructure required for different port operations within vastly different cultures. These similar results are important because it shows how Panama Ports Company and the MSPA have similar infrastructure capabilities, and could result in similar annual revenue. Additionally, it also shows both companies belief in hands on training and a similar employee rewards system for job advancement.



July 2013THE UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN MISSISSIPPICenter for Logistics, Trade and TransportationAndCollege of Business16SummaryMarine ports are important to the US & Panamas economic environment due to global tradeBy 2020, international trade is due to increase; therefore, port infrastructure is vital for countries to increase their imports and exports Physical infrastructure and human infrastructure are interconnected and can significantly affect the overall profitability of an organizationThe results found that there were significant differences in port physical infrastructure and fewer differences on human infrastructure between both ports. This is primarily due to the type of vessels and methods of shipment for each commodity; whether it is containerized, bulk, or break-bulk in form. Additionally, human infrastructure varied due to the difference in private and leased port operations, as well as cultural differences



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