Adelena Chandler Named 2026 Leadership Award Recipient
The CPE advisory board has selected Adelena Chandler of Port St. Maarten Group as the 2026 Adelena Chandler Leadership Award recipient.
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May 2026 · Announcement
2026 Cohort Now Open for Enrollment
The 2026 CPE cohort is now accepting applications. The program runs February 9–13, 2027 in Halifax. Seats are limited and allocated in order received.
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Automation and the Port Workforce Across the Americas and the Caribbean
As automation investment accelerates across container terminals in the Americas and the Caribbean, the question is no longer whether to automate — it is how to manage the transition without losing operational continuity.
2025 Cohort Closes: 28 Professionals Credentialed
The 2025 CPE cohort concluded last week in Halifax. Twenty-eight port professionals completed the five-day program, representing 19 organizations across Canada and the United States.
USMCA and Port Competitiveness: What the 2026 Cohort Will Cover
Trade policy shifts are creating new pressures for port authorities across the Americas and the Caribbean. The 2026 CPE curriculum has been updated to address the current regulatory and commercial landscape.
Alumni Spotlight: Port of Montréal Operations Leadership
Five members of the Port of Montréal’s operations leadership team are CPE alumni. A look at how group enrollment accelerated their shared operating vocabulary.
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