Experience

American Association of Port Authorities

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writing Consultant

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Self Employed

• Graphic Design
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transportation Geographer, International Logistics Consultant & Writer

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Foci include emerging market countries and the automotive sector, among others. Foci include emerging market countries and the automotive sector, among others.



Nathan, a Cadmus Company

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Shipping Lines Expert

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2018

  Researched Ghana's ocean container trade, including in-transit, trans-loads, export, and import freight. Compared fees and charges levied by shipping agents in Ghana to examples in Colombia and the United States of America. Looked for pricing discrepancies in order to advise changes to make Ghana's ocean trade more competition. Researched Ghana's ocean container trade, including in-transit, trans-loads, export, and import freight. Compared fees and charges levied by shipping agents in Ghana to examples in Colombia and the United States of America. Looked for pricing discrepancies in order to advise changes to make Ghana's ocean trade more competition.



Ultima Media

• United Kingdom
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Contributing Editor

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2017

  Compiled regional statistical reports worldwide on ocean and land transport modes for Automotive Logistics and Finished Vehicle Logistics magazines. Interviewed automotive, tier suppliers, high & heavy equipment, project equipment logistics executives in person and remotely. Reported on all modes and nodes, I.T., and regional and global topics worldwide. Compiled regional statistical reports worldwide on ocean and land transport modes for Automotive Logistics and Finished Vehicle Logistics magazines. Interviewed automotive, tier suppliers, high & heavy equipment, project equipment logistics executives in person and remotely. Reported on all modes and nodes, I.T., and regional and global topics worldwide.



Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Maritime
• 1 - 100 Employee

• RoRo Market Consultant

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  Project # 1 - Terminal Operator/Stevedore Volume ForecastForecasted ocean volumes through 2026 and outlined key factors in the RoRo market.Concluded that slight to moderate volume increases are likely at U.S. ports.Project # 2 - U.S. Intermodal Freight ForecastFor the Panama Canal, collected percentages of RoRo imports from Asia to the U.S. West Coast by port that moved by rail to the U.S. Midwest. Project # 1 - Terminal Operator/Stevedore Volume ForecastForecasted ocean volumes through 2026 and outlined key factors in the RoRo market.Concluded that slight to moderate volume increases are likely at U.S. ports.Project # 2 - U.S. Intermodal Freight ForecastFor the Panama Canal, collected percentages of RoRo imports from Asia to the U.S. West Coast by port that moved by rail to the U.S. Midwest.



Nathan, a Cadmus Company

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• RoRo Market Expert Consultant

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2016

  Global Waterway Demand Projections StudyRepresented the global RoRo market at a workshop at the Panama Canal Authority.Led discussion on maritime trade scenarios by sector and trade routes. Evaluated future demand for the Authority's services based on possible shifts and expansion of production and consumption patterns. Global Waterway Demand Projections StudyRepresented the global RoRo market at a workshop at the Panama Canal Authority.Led discussion on maritime trade scenarios by sector and trade routes. Evaluated future demand for the Authority's services based on possible shifts and expansion of production and consumption patterns.



American Association of Geographers

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics & Transportation Consultant

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Provided logistics and transportation insight at the Enhancing Latin American GIS&T Capacity for Innovation and Economic Development Conference in Panama. Researched and analyzed logistics for the automotive sector case study as part of a proposal to establish a Latin American Center for Geographic Information Systems in Transportation and Logistics.Evaluated Panama’s Manzanillo International Terminal’s role as a RoRo carrier hub for automobiles, construction machinery, and agricultural machinery.



Ultima Media

• United Kingdom
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Editorial Contributor

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2009

  Wrote feature articles across the automotive logistics field, including finished vehicles, inbound/production, and aftermarket. Wrote more than 299 feature articles. Topics include, among others, annual ports features on Europe and North America, with statistics; transportation, including regional and modal reviews; packaging; aftermarket; information technology. Covered vessel fleets, vehicle manufacturer and tier one supplier profiles, and vehicle logistics quality improvement. Wrote regional features on North America, Europe, China, India, Japan, Korea, North Africa, Russia, and others. Particular interest in covering emerging markets and combining skills in geography with global logistics.Goal for all articles is to discuss logistics issues of importance to the automotive sector through interviews with key players in manufacturing and logistics and describe what is working and what challenges exist. Hopefully leads to interest, consideration, and perhaps positive changes that improve logistics efficiency. All articles are available upon request.



TERA International Group Inc.

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate

  • Jul 1999 - Nov 1999

  Prepared the briefing book and marketed the World Port Conference for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.Wrote economic, transportation, and project overviews for thirty middle-income and developing countries worldwide.Interacted with port officials concerning project details. Detailed estimated costs and export potential for U.S. firms. Prepared the briefing book and marketed the World Port Conference for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.Wrote economic, transportation, and project overviews for thirty middle-income and developing countries worldwide.Interacted with port officials concerning project details. Detailed estimated costs and export potential for U.S. firms.



Counterpart International

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Transportation Coordinator

  • Feb 1998 - Jan 1999

  Shipped humanitarian food aid to the Commonwealth of Independent States for the U.S. Department of State.Devised proposals for 1998 and 1999 programs. Managed the logistics operations for Operation Provide Hope. Shipped humanitarian food aid to the Commonwealth of Independent States for the U.S. Department of State.Devised proposals for 1998 and 1999 programs. Managed the logistics operations for Operation Provide Hope.



USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Traffic Management Specialist

  • Jul 1996 - Jun 1997

  Facilitated the transportation of agricultural commodities to developing countries under the Public Law 480 programMaintained geographic component of a FAS-wide database. Evaluated transportation offers and awarded contracts. Facilitated the transportation of agricultural commodities to developing countries under the Public Law 480 programMaintained geographic component of a FAS-wide database. Evaluated transportation offers and awarded contracts.



BDP International

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Logistics Manager

  • Sep 1988 - Sep 1992

  Worked for subsidiary, Seabridge Container Transport, Inc.--an NVOCC.Managed all supply chain logistics requirements of primary import client, from supplier contact to final delivery.Expanded NVOCC operations to other company locations. Negotiated rates for ocean and inland transportation.Trained and supervised at U.S. branch offices. Negotiated rates for ocean and inland transportation. Worked for subsidiary, Seabridge Container Transport, Inc.--an NVOCC.Managed all supply chain logistics requirements of primary import client, from supplier contact to final delivery.Expanded NVOCC operations to other company locations. Negotiated rates for ocean and inland transportation.Trained and supervised at U.S. branch offices. Negotiated rates for ocean and inland transportation.