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Improving Global Logistics One Port at a Time 1. Globalization means that more and more goods flow between continents and subsequently the traditional role of ports in the wider supply chain context is being subject to a process of radical review. In broad terms, the traditional port system is being replaced by a model which focuses on logistics service quality which in turn has brought the performance of ports and their communities in to sharp focus. Port customers, whether they are shipping companies, importers/exporters, terminal operators or logistics service providers, judge a port not on the basis of any one port stakeholder's individual service - but rather in a combined way, as after all logistics is a combination service. In essence, the port is only as strong as its weakest link, and therefore its reputation depends on the level of coordination, communication and control amongst port stakeholders. Across the world "First Mover" Port Authorities and their communities alive to these new challenges have devised and developed a myriad of strategies and programs designed to deliver a seamless integrated logistics product to their customers. /contd... Improving Global Logistics One Port at a Time 2. Since 2003 the Global Institute of Logistics has enjoyed a direct relationship with a diverse range of global port authorities and their communities, people and places that we have identified as First Movers, Thought Leaders and Early Adopters of the logistics model of port development. In essence, communities committed to the 'Relay' rather than the 'Delay' of cargo. Researching the development of these port communities, identifying their best practices and, in some cases, building international standards of excellence around these experiences has been the work of the Institute for the last 8 years. Our research proves that great port logistics is delivered as a result of a combined effort from a diverse group of port stakeholders working in harmony. Furthermore, we have identified that the Port Authority is the natural leader of the port community, and the only agency independent and powerful enough to marshal these resources. As a natural trade development agency, the Port Authority is also in the unique position to build bridges across the world with other like-minded Port Authorities and their communities. This combination of both acting locally and globally combines to provide the perfect maritime logistics support for the global supply chain.       /contd... Improving Global Logistics One Port at a Time 3. Such was the interest in our research into the renaissance taking place in world ports, and in gaining access to this network and this knowledge, the Global Institute of Logistics in 2011 set out a charter to migrate from its current not-for-profit Think Tank status to a role as the Membership Organization to global port communities. Our full integration as a Membership Organization will be complete in 2013 and mark the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Institute. As a Membership Organization the Institute's expertise is the optimization of the flow of Knowledge, from port to port, inside the port and to the port end user. Our global Knowledge programs network global port communities in pursuit of a 'Chain' port model. Our local Knowledge programs bring port stakeholders together to share this knowledge and to adopt global best practices. Our trade development Knowledge programs bring us face-to-face with the port end user where we work to inform this community on how to tap into the enormous potential of developing personal relationships with Port Authorities and their communities across the world. This combined approach achieves our mission of 'Improving Global Logistics One Port at a Time'. 1 2 3

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全球物流学会 The Global Institute of Logistics

Established in New York in 2003, the Global Institute of Logistics (GIL) is the Membership Organization for Global Port Communities. Members combine to form a Global Network through which Knowledge is Shared, Best Practice is Adopted and Trade Developed. Our Mission is to ‘Improve Global Logistics One Port at a Time’.

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