“Having a full understanding of all the operations of the Port and how departments and roles work together to achieve an overall goal is a valuable asset to our workforce and this course provided that comprehensive overview.”
Alumni network
~1,000 alumni. 14+ countries. One network.
CPE alumni lead operations, commerce, safety, and policy at port authorities, marine terminal operators, shipping lines, and government agencies across the Americas and the Caribbean and beyond. A growing number are in the CEO chair.
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~1,000
CPE alumni
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14+
Countries represented
Where alumni work
103+
Port authorities
110+
Marine terminal operators
77+
Supply chain & 3PLs
Port authorities with CPE alumni
Alabama State Port Authority
Alaska State DOT
Anguilla Air and Sea Ports Authority
Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority
Barbados Port Inc
Belledune Port Authority
Bermuda West End Development Corporation
British Virgin Islands Port Authority
Charlottetown Harbour Authority
Citrus County Port Authority
Connecticut Department of Transport
Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
Halifax Port Authority
Hamilton Port Authority
Jacksonville Port Authority
Maryland Port Administration
Nanaimo Port Authority
North Carolina Ports Authority
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Port Authority of the Cayman Islands
Port Canaveral
Port de Baie-Comeau
Port Manatee
Port of Anchorage
Port of Corpus Christi
Port of Galveston
Port of Houston Authority
Port of Long Beach
Port of Los Angeles
Port of Montreal
Port of New Orleans
Port of Palm Beach
Port of Providence
Port of San Diego
Port of South Louisiana
Port of Stockton
Port of Yarmouth
Port St. Maarten
Port Tampa Bay
Port Vancouver Canada
Port Vancouver USA
Prince Rupert Port Authority
South Carolina Ports Authority
St Lucia Air and Seaport Authority
Thunder Bay Port Authority
Windsor Port Authority
Marine terminal operators with CPE alumni
APM Terminals
Ceres
Coastal Cargo Company
Crowley Maritime
Delaware River Stevedores Inc.
Dole Fresh Fruit Company
DP World
Federal Marine Terminals
Holt Logistics Corporation
Kinder Morgan Terminals
Kingston Wharves LTD
Logistec
Maher Terminals LLC
Metro Ports
MSC Mediterranean Shipping
New Orleans Terminal LLC
Pacific Coast Terminals
Penn Terminals
Port Newark Container Terminal
Ports America
Puerto Rico Terminals
Ridley Terminals Inc.
SeaBoard Marine
Seaspan ULC
South Jersey Port Corporation
SSA Marine
St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies
Total Terminals International
TOTE Maritime Alaska
Tropical Shipping
Waterson Terminal Services LLC
Westshore Terminals
Curious about the career path? Read how port careers actually progress, from entry roles to the CEO chair. →
From the alumni
“As an HR executive, for a major port, I felt it critical for my career to attend this training. I want to be regarded as an effective Certified Port Executive with emphasis on HR.”
“As I work for a Canadian Port Authority, but only in the Marina end of things, the course covered a vast array of knowledge I would require to move over to the terminals or even Port Management — I certainly enjoyed the course.”
“I liked the content and it was very applicable to my career path. I enjoyed the book, it was easy to follow along and good for making personal notes.”
“I liked the real/issue specific examples.”
“As a port professional, it is easy to become siloed in your discipline. This program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of port operations. Very helpful.”
Mario CromartieDirector of General Services · Port of San Diego
“The class was probably the most valuable class I have attended in the port authority. This class should be mandatory for port supervisors who follow a career path at a port authority.”
Bob CallaghanVice President of Operations · Tampa Port Authority
“As a Port Security Director I was impressed with the way the Certified Port Executive (CPE) course was designed and presented. I now have a much greater appreciation and understanding of the duties and needs of other port authority departments and our port users. The concepts are taught in a logical order that significantly enhances the learning process. I feel this course would be of value to anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of how the entire maritime transportation system functions. It will make any port professional a more educated and efficient manager.”
Mark DubinaVice President of Security · Port of Tampa Bay
“I thoroughly enjoyed the week long CPE course; over half of each module could have been its own separate course, but enough material was introduced and discussed to allow for all the pertinent details to be comprehensively covered. The Instructor systematically integrated practical, real world experience during the course. An instructor who has real “boots on the ground experience” made this course particularly valuable! I have already recommended this course to my other colleagues without hesitation.”
Jeff CulberstonDirector of Commercial Services · Penn Terminals Inc
“This course was very intense and gave me the foundation to understand how ports are operated and their importance to the local economy. Very complete, covered everything needed for port operation and development.”
Brad ThorpePort Director · Port Citrus County Florida
“I have always encouraged the BPA staff to upgrade their skills which become a vital asset to our port. It is very important to have our team receive up to date training as the transportation industry is ever evolving. The knowledge and skills learned at the CPE Certified Port Executive course are fundamental for us to better serve our clients and to attract new ones at the Port of Belledune.”
Rayburn DoucettPresident & CEO · Port of Belledune, NB
“Outstanding!!! Great Teacher and Great Classmates!!!”
Raymond WadeManagement · Port of Morgan City, LA
“All the information was relevant to my career. The Information was presented in a clear manner so that novice maritime employees could understand.”
Paul MatthewsCommunity Affairs Manager · Port of New Orleans, LA
“The course and instructor did a good job of covering a wide range of material.”
Patrick SeebaProject Manager · Greater Houston Port Bureau, Houston TX
“This was a very helpful and informative class.”
Nicole LongHarbormaster · Port of Nome, AK
“Clear and focused training. Items I think about but in my daily job I don't have time to focus on.”
Phil BennerHarbormaster · Haines, AK
“Interesting — well managed and informative.”
Murph O'BrianTransportation Planner · HDR Engineering
“I liked how the course covered the planning and financial aspects of port management.”
Terry LaughinAssistant Vice President, GM · New Orleans Terminal, LA
“Very informative. A well structured course.”
Emil TomescuDirector of Project Engineering · Prince Rupert Port Authority, BC
“Very well organized. Good flow of material that kept people interested.”
Michael F. GioveManager · Nautilis – Metro
“Very good and intensive overview course. Well-suited to a wide variety of prior experience levels. The course is very important as a means to bring the often fragmented marine professional industry together in the new century and new intermodal reality.”
Fred BusackAttorney
“Great real-life experiences given by trainer made the training informative and entertaining. Good discussions were generated.”
Captain Kevin KieferCaptain · United States Coast Guard
03 / Leadership Award
The CPE Leadership Award
Presented annually to the CPE alumnus who has demonstrated outstanding leadership within the port and maritime industry — advancing safe, secure, and efficient port operations, contributing to workforce growth, and fostering industry collaboration.
Learn about the award & nominate →Current recipient
Adelena Chandler, CPE
Human Resources Director · Port St. Maarten Group
Recognized for exemplary leadership in port management and for sustained investment in the professional development of the next generation of maritime industry leaders across the Americas and the Caribbean.
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