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Winter 2009-2010

Bolstering Supply Chain Security

As we look with optimism toward better days for our industry and the overall global economy in 2010, it's not too soon to start thinking about the American Association of Port Authorities' 2010 schedule of seminars and workshops, as well as the issues of AAPA Seaports Magazine that will focus on reflecting the subject matter of three of those programs.

In putting together the 2010 editorial calendar, the esteemed AAPA Seaports Magazine Editorial Advisory Panel has chosen to continue the linking of magazine issue themes with key AAPA programming, just as this issue, themed "Bolstering supply chain security," draws heavily from the AAPA Port Security Seminar and Exhibition, held July 22-24, 2009, in Houston.

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Fall 2009

Advancing Seaport Efficiencies through Technology & Innovation

For those of us old enough to remember the days when communications meant picking up a telephone and spinning its rotary dial or writing a letter on a Royal manual typewriter and sending it off in an envelope with a well-licked 13-cent stamp, today's technology can sometimes seem a bit intimidating.

But, more so, innovations are inspiring and they are leading the way for those of us in publishing, port management and virtually every other discipline to levels of achievement we never would have thought possible a few short decades ago.

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Summer 2009

Managing through Challenging Economic Times

With the evolution of business climates, including the 2008-09 global financial downturn, it is interesting to see the many different perspectives, rationales and, indeed, action plans posed by industry experts and analysts.

As witnessed throughout this summer issue of AAPA Seaports Magazine, the input we are receiving is encouraging in that, although this crisis has international and local impact, as we slowly come out of it and cargo starts flowing once again, the ways of doing business will become more structured, targeted, strategic, tactical and at the end of the day (hopefully) result in a better-oiled machine.

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Winter 2008

Enhancing Public Perceptions of Seaports

Throughout this issue, esteemed industry professionals give their insights into public perceptions of seaports and take a look at what some AAPA member ports are doing in their awareness initiatives.

From the feature story to its case studies and awards reports, this winter issue is sure to give our entire global readership of 4,500 copies in print, as well as historical 4,000 online downloads, a clear understanding of the true impact of seaports throughout the hemisphere.

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Most Read Articles:

Viewpoint: Kurt J. Nagle

Seaports Deliver Prosperity

Seaports have served as a crucial economic lifeline by bringing goods and services to people around the world for hundreds of years. Seaports continue to be a critical link and play a vital role in the global marketplace, but they don't always get credit for the significant contribution they make to our society and economy.

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Case Study: Port Metro Vancouver

Stakeholders Engaged in Port Amalgamation

Port Metro Vancouver's amalgamation represents a unique achievement in the dynamic world of shipping. On Jan. 1, 2008, after nearly 150 years of existing separately, the Fraser River Port Authority, North Fraser Port Authority and Vancouver Port Authority combined to become the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, now known as Port Metro Vancouver. The amalgamation process included a comprehensive communication plan to support the creation of the new organization.

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Outbound

Letter from Ray Venturino, Publisher

Throughout this issue, esteemed industry professionals give their insights into public perceptions of seaports and take a look at what some AAPA member ports are doing in their awareness initiatives.

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Guest Article

Five Steps Promote Value of Seaports

Illustrating the indispensable role seaports play in the global economy is one of the greatest communications challenges facing the American Association of Port Authorities and its members.

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Port People: Winter 2008

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Case Study: Port of Long Beach

Port Development Stimulates Economy

Despite the economic downturn, the Port of Long Beach remains financially sound and is planning to invest more than $2 billion in infrastructure development in the coming years.

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Case Study: Port Administration of Lázaro Cárdenas

Terminal Expansion Moving Forward

In the face of challenges posed by the global economic crisis, container terminal expansion is moving forward at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas, on Mexico's south-central Pacific Coast, as port officials seek to capitalize upon opportunities to attract a growing share of Asian commerce destined for U.S. markets.

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Case Study: Port Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago

Strategies Help Boost Inter-Island Fast Ferry

Strategies involving media and general public have proven effective in the success of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago's reintroduction of fast ferry service between the key seaports of the twin-island southern Caribbean state.

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Special Feature

Community Outreach More Than Fun, Games

While community outreach efforts of seaports often feature fun and games, what is at stake is a public awareness that is far more broad-reaching, extending to ensuring the very existence of port operations.

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Awards Report

AAPA Recognizes Excellence In Facilities, Communications

At its 97th annual convention in Anchorage, Alaska, the American Association of Port Authorities presented awards to successful entries in the association's facilities engineering, communications and environmental improvement programs.

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