AAPA Seaports
Q2, 2022: Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow
Behind every successful business there is a team of people responsible for it being at the top. That is why, in the Q2 issue of Seaports, we take a look at what it takes to build the best possible team. Leading-edge technology and top-notch equipment are only as good as the people who are operating the machinery. Likewise, even the smartest team of talent needs a knowledgeable and competent leader and a fair and inclusive environment to realize full potential – personally, for the team and for the organization.
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Klaus Gaba, manager of gate operations at Norfolk International Terminals, hosted The Port of Virginia summer internship cohort for a crane tour. See article on page 10. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Port Authority
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RICHARD SCHER (CHAIR), MARYLAND PORT ADMINISTRATION
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