Because port authorities are public, they have a public mission.

They're not for-profit private businesses.

And that's why they're incentivized and chartered to care a lot about the local community,

providing jobs and clean environment for their local residential neighborhoods.

We are still selling $150 billion a year to China.

For all these folks that are like, you know, we should trade less and make more at home.

Maybe, but just know, history and economics say that when trade actually decreases in gross and real terms,

it probably means your country's in a depression. I know for a fact, deals get done right there

at our events. Anyone who is involved in maritime supply chain, intermodal logistics,

transportation generally, anyone who cares about international trade, anyone who wants to be involved in conversations, debate, networking,

and doing deals when it comes to shipping supply chain, freight, intermodal, tourism, cruising in our hemisphere. Those are the people

that should attend. Let's roll. So listen, man, welcome Carrie Davis, the president of the

AAPA, American Association of Port Authorities. How are you, sir?

I'm good, Ramel. It's a privilege to be here with you in my hometown of Philadelphia.

Drove up on 95 North this morning. If you're listening to this, if you're listening to this on your amazing podcast, I'm a fan. I've listened to a bunch of your episodes. You don't see

that I have an authentic Philadelphia Eagles helmet sitting on the desk here.

I asked you if it was okay if I brought some Philly Sports paraphernalia up with me.

It's actually signed by Brian Mitchell, number 30.

He was a kick returner for the Phillies.

We were talking about how you and I big-hearted, but somewhat small.

You're a little more muscular to me, but I'm kind of a small guy. Brian Mitchell was low to the ground, squat, but man, was he wide? And he could bounce off guys. He could take heads. So you kind of see where my heart and fandom is with sports. But anyway, it's a privilege to be here in my hometown of Philly with you. Got you, man. Thanks for being here and bringing Brian along with you, man. It's good to see you both. Thank you. Before we get started, I have to first thank you guys for your partnership. I'm really, really excited and thrilled. When you guys reached out to me a couple months ago about joining the AAPA annual convention this year. I was

I was blown away, man. I was like, you know what? This is a really good opportunity because,

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