From shippers to state agencies, carriers to the community, many groups have an interest in decisions made by the port. By Lori Musser Running a port in the 21st century is not a pursuit for the meek. Port business is important business, especially from an economic perspective. It is complex – spanning functions, modes, assets, geography, time and jurisdictions. Perhaps ...

AAPA’s Professional Port Manager program prepares to graduates its first class since implementing new guidelines four years ago. By Sarah Sain The American Association of Port Authorities PPM® (Professional Port Manager) program is ready to graduate its first class under new guidelines implemented in 2010. This new graduating class will be more ready than ever to serve and lead the ...

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Deployable units ensure port operations continue during times of disaster. By Sarah Sain Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Oil spills. Terrorist attacks. There are numerous reasons why a port may need to temporarily shut down operations – although, thankfully, those situations are usually rare. However, there is always the chance that such an event could take place, which makes it imperative for ports ...

Ports are jumping in ‘feet first’ to combat this emerging threat to operations and safety. By Lori Musser The task of securing cyberspace has emerged as perhaps the single most important seaport security challenge of the decade. An increasing number of functions are dependent on port computer systems and the Internet. Any interference can have widespread impacts on business, employees, ...

Ports throughout the Western Hemisphere are showing leadership by undertaking energy-related projects aimed at increasing their renewable portfolio and positioning themselves for long-term sustainability By Meredith Martino The issue of energy is one that cuts across port management roles and departments. Energy efficiency and cost savings are topics that pique the interest of financial officers and operations managers, while green ...

Three certifications – ISO 14001, EcoPorts and Green Marine – help provide a framework to build a port’s environmental efforts and standards by which to measure ongoing improvements By Lori Musser Complying with environmental regulations has long provided the primary impetus for advancements at ports. That is rapidly changing. Today, more and more ports have the right resources in place ...

Community outreach has played a key role in the dredged materials management program that Maryland Port Authority’s Frank L. Hamons has spent the last three decades building By Sarah Sain Frank L. Hamons has received a number of awards and recognitions over the course of his 34-year career as Deputy Director for Harbor Development at the Maryland Port Administration, but ...

The benefits of offshore production are changing for many manufacturers, leading many some to bring jobs back to the U.S. and North America By Lori Musser The business case for offshoring production is shifting. Some North American companies are bringing production back a little closer to home, presenting intriguing opportunities to ports. Made in China A little more than a ...

Ports take advantage of FTZ Alternative Site Framework for economic development By Meredith Martino A consumer in the market for new pair of eyeglasses might find interesting a banner ad on a website touting designer eyewear at a discounted price. The promise might sound too good to be true to the average shopper, but the reality is one that is ...