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43 USMX PORT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS NYSA-ILA TRAINING CENTER ACQUIRES TWO CRANE SIMULATORS Training is a key component to productivity improvement which continues for both practical equipment training and classroom training. While it is not at the hectic pace of recent years, we spent over $5.2 million dollars this past year inclusive of fuel and machinery costs. In 2017, we took possession of two container crane simulators which are located at the NYSA-ILA Training Center in Elizabeth. Qualified, skilled crane drivers are one of our most important assets and are one of the key factors in vessel productivity. The Port of NY&NJ has over 60 container cranes and all training currently takes place in a live setting. This crane simulator purchase and training program will help identify the best candidates to become crane drivers by providing a platform to show basic proficiency and facilitate moving on to live crane training. COUNCIL ON PORT PERFORMANCE NYSA and The Port Authority of NY&NJ continue to Co- Chair the Council on Port Performance (CPP). In 2017 a large focus of the CPP was the Workforce Development Committee which has the goal of connecting workforce demands of our members throughout the supply chain, with local educational institutions as well as local communities. Another success from a CPP perspective was the implementation of the first truck appointment system in the Port and really the first true successful appointment system in North America. Such a system will allow the marine terminal operators to better utilize their resources and improve efficiencies. The main out- standing challenge from the Port Performance Task Force is a port-wide gray chassis pool which remains under discussion. To maintain the vitality of the CPP, the group undertook an evaluation of the 23 original recommendations of the Port Performance taskforce. This was done to de- termine whether some are no longer valid, either due to implementation or evolution, and whether additional recommendations need to be added. The results of this re-evaluation will be published in early 2018. BUILDING ON THE FUTURE In closing, the Port is in a great position to handle future volumes. The Bayonne Bridge clearance is completed, as well as the 50- foot channel deepening. The first Ultra Large Container Vessels have transited the Port. The investments in infrastructure have been massive. Productivity is improving. The future is now. The New York Shipping Association looks forward to building on it.

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