The Member Showcase Series features PIER member companies as they present capabilities and solutions to the membership and Halifax Port Authority (HPA) staff. The series is designed to strengthen connections between PIER members, the HPA, and the ecosystem. These sessions address knowledge gaps, find common challenges, and build the framework to collaborate on solutions.

Showcase #4 featured Jeff Haley, Director of Global Projects, Rhenus Logistics, and Malinda Matchett, Provincial Director of Nova Scotia and Catherine MacDonald, Manager of Membership & Stakeholder Engagement at the Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA). Rhenus Logistics and ACADA are the latest PIER members, joining in the spring of this year.

Jeff Haley spoke about the work Rhenus is doing in the sustainability space, highlighting what’s possible in terms of decarbonizing the supply chain. Rhenus is also committed to testing and exploring new ideas and adopting technology from innovative startups to advance sustainability efforts across their service offering.

Rhenus Logistics is a global provider of tailored supply chain solutions, trusted by businesses worldwide. With a customer-centric approach and a commitment to excellence, they offer reliable, efficient and cost-effective logistics services. Their extensive network of offices, warehouses and distribution centers enables seamless global operations, while their expert team leverages cutting-edge technology to optimize supply chains.

Representing the Atlantic Canadian Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA) were Malinda Matchett, Provincial Director Nova Scotia, and Catherine MacDonald, Manager of Membership & Stakeholder Engagement. ACADA’s work, which relies on efficient and resilient supply chains, is leading in the aerospace and defence sectors. There is significant crossover between our two organizations from dual-use technologies, including solutions being developed at The PIER, to the importance of a collaborative work-model. There are clear avenues for mutually beneficial member programming and events, which is currently in development.

ACADA is a SME-focused industry association representing the interests of the aerospace, defence and security industries in Atlantic Canada. They work collaboratively with industry members, provincial and federal government agencies, and other key stakeholders to facilitate strategic industry development on behalf of the region while promoting the Atlantic Canada brand locally, nationally, and internationally.

 

Up next on August 3:

Shawn Doyle, Business Development Manager, Eimskip

Sebastiaan Ambtman, Founder & CEO, OceanSync Inc.

 

Previous Showcases have featured:

Meg Batchelor, Project Engineering Manager North America, OMC International

Alastair Trower – Director of Business Development, Enginuity Inc.

Dr. Sherry Scully, Director of Workforce Development, The PIER

Troy Saulnier, Network Strategy, Bell Canada

Matthew Steinberg, Director, North American Engineering Hub, Avanade

Cameron Duval – Business Development Analyst, Datifex