PORTS Conference

Destination
Seattle,
Washington
Seattle is anything but ordinary.
It’s a place where bike
messengers share elevators with
world-renowned researchers.
Where fishermen have lunch
alongside top surgeons. It’s a
city where the extraordinary
is commonplace and
commonplace is anything but.
And if you look closely, you just
might discover that in Seattle
amazing things are happening.
From a jet engine to an
espresso machine to grunge
rock, Seattle’s world-changing
events have all had a distinct
sound. But the symphony
doesn’t end there. Your visit
to Seattle may bring you the
sound of an orca blowing
as it surfaces, the roar of the
crowd at Safeco Field, or the
near silence of the Olympic
rainforest. Come to Seattle
and hear for yourself.
Abstract Submission
The expanded format of PORTS ’13 was designed to accommodate entire
sessions devoted to panel/round table discussions and vendor presentations.
Panel/round table leaders and vendors shall submit an abstract of their
proposed program in accordance with the following instructions for papers.
On-line abstract/paper/program submission is required and easy to
complete at www.asce.org/PORTS13. Simply follow the instructions
provided on the site. Abstracts must be in English and no longer than 500
words. Paper/program titles are limited to 50 characters. ASCE/COPRI
membership is encouraged, but not required for submission. Authors whose
abstracts are accepted and who submit a final paper/program must attend
the Conference, pay the appropriate fees, and make their presentation(s)
in person. For questions regarding the abstract/paper submission process,
please contact PORTS13@mirasmart.com.
The COPRI Ports and Harbors Committee will accept or reject proposed
papers and programs based on the quality and content of the information
provided in the on-line abstract submittal. To the extent possible and
appropriate, papers will be assigned to conference technical sessions based
on the track and session identified by the author and co-authors, as the best
suited for their subject material. The Ports and Harbors Committee reserves
the right to assign papers to conference technical sessions other than the
track and session identified by the author and co-authors.
Expenses
All expenses associated with preparing, submitting, and presenting
abstracts and papers are the responsibility of the authors and co-authors.
This includes camera-ready manuscripts and illustrations. All attendees
are required to pay conference registration fees.
Conference Sponsors & Hosts
Co-Sponsors
American Society of Engineers
(ASCE)
Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers
Institute (COPRI) of ASCE
U.S. Section of the World
Association of Waterborne
Transport Infrastructure (PIANC)
Additional Information
Co-Hosts
Port of Seattle
Port of Tacoma
Port of Everett
For more information regarding the conference, please visit our website
at www.asce.org/PORTS13 or dial toll-free 800-548-ASCE.
If you are interested in sponsorship and/or exhibiting opportunities,
please contact Sean Scully at sscully@asce.org or dial 703-295-6234.
Diversification
through
Success
PORTSTM
‘13
Seattle, Washington • August 25-29, 2013
www.asce.org/PORTS13
American Society of Civil Engineers
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191-4400
You’re invited to take part!
Submit your paper abstracts today!
PORTSTM
‘13
Seattle, Washington • August 25-29, 2013
Success
through
Diversification
www.asce.org/PORTS13

PORTS ‘13
About the Conference
Continuing a long tradition of excellence, PORTS ‘13
—“Ports: Success through Diversification”—is the
thirteenth in a series of international port and harbor
development specialty conferences held on a tri-annual
basis since 1977.
This conference’s theme was selected in recognition of the broad
spectrum of factors that make ports so important to their local,
regional, and national communities, including the wide range of
missions they support, such as moving cargo, providing recreational
opportunities, serving as engines of economic development, and
providing for stewardship of environmental resources.
This immensely successful series of conferences has consistently drawn
an international audience of port, harbor, waterway, and marine
professionals who come to share their knowledge and learn from
the experiences of others. The papers and presentations promise to
cover a broad spectrum of topics dealing with a multitude of issues
facing the ports and harbors community. Professionals from around the
globe will share their endeavors in planning, financing, permitting,
designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and securing port
and maritime facilities. Conference attendees will leave with a greater
understanding of the challenges faced by their peers and gain
valuable insight into how those challenges were overcome.
The PORTS Conference series is internationally recognized as an
outstanding opportunity to network with hundreds of practitioners,
researchers, and specialists at the leading edge of the port
engineering profession. Please join us in Seattle, Washington,
August 25-29, 2013. Share your valuable experience with the global
ports and harbors development community by submitting an abstract
for consideration. The COPRI Ports and Harbors Committee invites you
to become part of the PORTS Conference tradition of advancing the
art and science of port engineering and improving our maritime world.
New to PORTS ‘13
In consideration of the overwhelming response to past calls for papers,
PORTS ‘13 has been expanded to three full days and up to five
concurrent technical session tracks; resulting in a 50 percent increase
in opportunities to present ideas and experiences. The expanded
format may also accommodate entire sessions devoted to panel/
round-table discussions of timely topics, and vendor presentations
of materials, processes, and equipment relevant to the maritime
development community.
Success through Diversification
Conference Topics
Environmental Issues
• Air & Water Quality
• Noise Impacts
• Habitat & Wildlife: Creation,
Protection, Mitigation, &
Restoration
• Transportation & Traffic
• Redevelopment
• Environmental Compliance and
Liabilities
• Environmental Management
Systems
• Site Remediation
• Innovative Port Programs
• Sustainability
• Green Infrastructure
• Climate Change Impacts
• Regulatory and Permitting
Conference Format
The PORTS ‘13 Conference will include:
• Technical short courses
• Plenary Session
• Concurrent Technical Session Tracks
• Technical Exhibition
• Harbor Tour of Seattle Waterfront
• Receptions, Awards Event, Exhibits,
Evening Social Events & Mixers
A number of social events will be offered to expand
your network of colleagues and to maximize your
opportunities for a lively exchange of news and ideas.
Port Planning &
Operations
• Capacity Management
• Development Management
and Master Planning
• Facility Management
• Inland Transportation Links
• Urban and Community
Interfaces
• Load and Peak Management
Terminal Planning
& Design
• Container
• Cruise & Ferry
• Liquid & Dry Bulk
• Breakbulk & Project
• RO/RO and Automobile
• Military
• Small Craft & Recreation
Navigation & Waterways
• Widening & Deepening
• Air Draft Clearance
Improvement
• Modeling & Simulation
• Navigation Technology
Port Engineering &
Infrastructure
• Coastal
• Geotechnical: Foundations &
Reclamation
• Facilities & Operations
• Extreme Events (seismic,
tsunami, storm surge and
waves, wind)
• Structural
• Pavement
• Drainage Control
• Lighting, Communication, and
Power Supply & Distribution
• Inspection, Repair, &
Maintenance
Equipment and Systems
• Cargo Handling
• Passenger Processing
• Automation and New
Technology
• Environmental Impact
Reduction Systems
Key Dates
Landside Connections
• Road and Rail Corridors
• Rail Yards
• Flow Control and Load
Management Regimes
• System Integration
Security
• Threats and Mitigation
• Facility Boundaries
• Human Access
• Scanning Systems
• Government Integration
• Data Integrity
Project Development
• Port Development Financing
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Design, Build, Finance, and
Operate
• Construction Management
Abstracts Due: May 21, 2012
Author Notification: August 27, 2012
Papers Due for Review: November 26, 2012
Final Papers Due: April 1, 2013
Conference: August 25-29, 2013
Seattle, Washington • August 25-29, 2013
Technical Short Courses
A number of technical short courses are anticipated for Sunday,
August 25. Any professional who is interested in conducting a
technical short course related to the conference topics and theme,
who has a strong background knowledge in an applicable technical
field of expertise, who has practical experience and wisdom to share
with other professionals, and who has experience and proven skills
in presenting course material in English, should submit a Short Course
Proposal to the PORTS ‘13 Technical Program Committee via the
conference Web site for abstracts at www.asce.org/PORTS13.
The proposal should include a description of the presenter’s
qualifications and credentials, a summary of the course content, the
course duration, a discussion of the applicability of the course to the
topics and conference theme, a description of the benefit of the course
to conference attendees, and the proposed number of Professional
Development Hours (PDHs) to be granted for course attendance. The
PORTS ‘13 Organizing Committee will accept or reject proposed short
courses based on the quality and content of the proposal.
Special Programs & Activities
Special Conference programs and activities will focus on attracting
young professionals to our field and recognizing the special
achievements of young contributors to the port engineering profession.
Noteworthy activities include the Young Professionals Reception and
the Student Paper and Poster Competitions, the specifics of which will
be announced on the conference Web site in the spring of 2012 at
www.asce.org/PORTS13.
Proceedings
All Conference papers will be published on CD and distributed to full
Conference registrants as part of their registration fee.