Organized by the web-based initiative PortEconomics, where Peter de Langen is co-director, the two-days Port Executive Seminar took place in Naples in October 2014. The course provided to the participants, including PLA consultant Jordi Caballé, the opportunity to enhance their knowledge on terminal operations and port authorities strategies. Peter provided two course contributions and moderated the round table discussion with the participation of the president of Port Authority of Naples, a senior manager of Grimaldi Group, the President of Naples Association of Ship Agents, and the Vice President of Contship Italia.