Job creation and economic growth without doubt are critical to
a vibrant community and the role global ports play. But those
indicators alone don't tell the whole story when it comes to the
benefits ports bring to their communities and residents. Many
ports, in fact, operate within their communities on dual pillars:
business and societal.
Beyond the economic impacts, ports bring multiple other business
benefits, from investing in IT infrastructure to initiating energy
transition projects to reduce cities' carbon footprints. As
responsible stewards, the world's most innovative ports promote
social awareness and education; support trade-related organizations
and volunteer/charitable initiatives; and lead career development
programs.
This webcast will explore specific initiatives ports engage in
to bring economic, business, and societal benefits to their
regions, while providing lessons for those with room to grow as
community builders.