Awards

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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Awards

Information Technology, Facilities Engineering, and Environmental Improvement Award Winners

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Awards Report

Port of Los Angeles Earns Top Communications Honor

The Port of Los Angeles, which in 2007 commemorated its 100-year anniversary with a broad spectrum of outreach efforts, now has something additional to celebrate: Receipt of the American Association of Port Authorities' top communications award.

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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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