Winter 2006: 2006 Year-End Review Issue

Winter 2006

2006 Year-End Review Issue

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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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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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