Author Archives: Shani Calvo

Standout Ports

Feature By Shaneen Calvo ISTOCK.COM/CONCEPTUALMOTION When it comes to Western Hemisphere ports, there are some that really stand out. They are the best survivors, the most innovative, the best at adapting, the tightest with their community, the bravest when it comes to incorporating cutting edge ideas, the most successful when trying new things, and the list goes on! While every ...

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The Cyber Defense Trident: 3 Approaches for Mitigating Cyber Threats

Guest Article By Jason Atwell, Mandiant, Inc. During World War II, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Office of Naval Intelligence (in)famously enlisted the support of the mafia to protect the docks of New York from German and Italian saboteurs. The threat from sabotage was deemed great enough, and the situation was so dire in the early years of ...

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Rebasando la Activación Energética

REPORTAJE Nuevas oportunidades energéticas en puertos impulsan iniciativas de descarbonización Por Lori Musser ISTOCK.COM/ROMOLOTAVANI Las industrias en todas partes están descarbonizando y los puertos marítimos no son la excepción. Están impulsando iniciativas de toda forma y tamaño. Los puertos están en una transición hacia combustibles más limpios para las grúas, equipos, flotillas y operaciones portuarias en general. Algunos incluso impiden ...

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iTodas las MANOS A BORDO!

Reportaje Los puertos colaboran e innovan para aliviar el congestionamiento en la cadena de abastecimiento Por Tom Gresham PORT OF LONG BEACH, ISTOCK.COM/HALBERGMAN Mirando el auge sin precedentes en carga, que ha llevado a volúmenes nunca vistos y a amplio congestionamiento, los puertos y sus compañeros en la cadena de abastecimiento están adaptándose con valentía, explorando y experimentando nuevas soluciones ...

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Webinar on Changing Conditions in Ocean Shipping, Dec. 14

Learn how to guard and prepare for changing conditions in ocean shipping from a former port and federal agency insider. Join AAPA for a free webinar hosted by AAPA member, Lauren Beagen of Squall Strategies, on Tuesday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar on Industry/Market Predictions Based on Federal and International Trends will explore the changing landscape of ocean shipping and ...

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Call for Nominations: 2022 Port Person of the Year

AAPA corporate members are invited to nominate individuals for consideration as AAPA’s 2022 Port Person(s) of the Year. Each year this prestigious award is given to an individual/s whose outstanding work has made a significant contribution to public ports and/or maritime commerce either internationally or within a particular country or region. Typically, nominees are not members of the public port community ...

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Congressman Peter DeFazio to Retire

AAPA extends its congratulations to U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, on his plans for retirement in 2022. Chairman DeFazio has proven instrumental to seaports in his advocacy over the course of his time in this role. He was key to the restoration of Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) legislation in every Congressional session from 2014 ...

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PPM Class of 2024 Application Period Opens

Are you interested in professional development and looking for an industry recognized certification to pursue? Look no further than AAPA’s Professional Port Manager (PPM) Certification Program. Recently updated in 2021 to improve the experience for all candidates, PPM is proven to shape the future of port leadership to succeed. The application portal is officially open, and it will stay open ...

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Commissioners Seminar Wraps Up in San Diego

AAPA’s annual Commissioners Seminar in San Diego, Calif. attracted more than 100 governing board members of ports, their commissioners and those involved in  management and leadership from across the industry. Timely advice from industry experts was presented through topics ranging from the global economy and trade, growth and new opportunities, alternative and renewable fuels, sustainability and infrastructure investment, workforce development and recruitment, ...

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AAPA GovRel Attends Connie Ceremony

Members of AAPA’s Government Relations team were honored to attend the 2021 Connie Award ceremony in Newark, N.J., this week where Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, was awarded this year’s Connie, and Bill Mongelluzzo, senior editor of the Journal of Commerce, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. AAPA heartily congratulates both Gene and Bill on their outstanding achievements.

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