Port Partners Join to Support Long-Standing PPI Transport Symposium

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, is pleased to announce the PPI Transport Symposium 22, to be held Sept. 25-27 in Savannah, Georgia is being supported by several key port partners including the host port, Georgia Ports Authority.

As the longest running conference and exhibition dedicated to the global forest products logistics industry, TS22, organized by RISI in association with IFPTA, is an optimal logistics industry event. The symposium creates an ideal platform to showcase and celebrate the achievements, expertise and services, provided by our partners. The 2017 Port Partners include:

Platinum: Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Power, the International Longshoremen Association #1414,  the International Longshoremen Association South Atlantic and Gulf Coast, and Page International Inc.

Gold: Georgia Stevedores Association

Silver: Marine Repair Services - Container Maintenance Corporation

Bronze: Genesee & Wymoming Inc., LiftOne – Hyster, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Savannah Economic Development Authority, SSA Marine, Visit Savannah, and Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa

Copper: B-H Transfer Company, JIT Warehousing and Logistics, Konecranes, Peeples Industries Inc., Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, Seaonus, and The Judge Organization