Author Archives: Shani Calvo

Webinar: The Future of Seaport Security and Safety Technology, April 15

AAPA and ARES Security will be holding a webinar on The Future of Seaport Security and Safety Technology on April 15 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT. The ARES Security team is constantly evaluating a wide range of customer needs along with best-in-breed technologies to develop new, state-of-the-art solutions. This has put ARES Security at the front line of innovation, partnering and developing advanced ...

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Marine Terminal Management Training, June 28-30

There is still time to register for the upcoming AAPA Marine Terminal Management Training (MTMT) – Part 2 in Miami, FL, June 28-30. MTMT is an in-person event designed to give attendees access to maritime industry experts, networking and group learning, and a behind-the-scenes look at the port. Participants will learn the fundamentals of strategic leadership, international trade and economic trends, asset ...

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Register for Marine Terminal Management Training

AAPA and the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) are excited to present the two-part course Marine Terminal Management Training (MTMT). This course will be held in a hybrid manner, with a virtual training session on April 19-22 and in-person training on June 28-30. While Professional Port Management (PPM®) program students are REQUIRED to complete this course, it is open to everyone. Register ...

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Cambiando la cara de la industria portuaria: La fase de recuperación de la COVID-19

Por Lori Musser Como el cambio trae muchas oportunidades, los puertos marítimos tienen un año extraordinario por delante. Luego de ajustarse a los diversos factores estresantes que estropearon sus planes estratégicos cuidadosamente ideados en 2020, incluyendo la peor crisis de salubridad pública en un siglo, los puertos ahora están aplicando y afinando soluciones innovadoras. Aunque el sistema de transportes ha ...

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Noticias sobre dragado

Por Sandy Smith Las operaciones de dragado rutinarias, aunque nunca repetitivas, son un gran reto para los puertos, y los alienta a trabajar, comunicarse, planificar y perseverar juntos. En el Puerto de Alaska, el dragado es un acontecimiento anual. Bajo un contrato financiado por el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los Estados Unidos, más de veintiocho mil metros cúbicos ...

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PORTS + POLITICS: Cruise Ships Are a Vital Part of Our Economy and Regional Security

Restarting the cruise industry, with proper safety protocols in place, is an integral part of ensuring the massive trade and cargo operations continue to thrive to and from PortMiami – and the rest of the Western Hemisphere – as the cruise industry could help restore some of the fragile economies that are finally beginning to regain stability. By U.S. Congresswoman ...

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Q1 2021 Seaports Magazine: A Fresh Start for Ports

The theme of this issue is A Fresh Start for Ports. Just as many of us are adjusting to a new type of normal, ports are as well. But, they are also taking this opportunity to reimagine what opportunities will present themselves in the future and are adjusting plans accordingly. Features take a look at what ports have done over ...

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Mission Accomplished!

By Tom Gresham The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted plans around the world. Ports, for instance, faced an array of challenges in 2020 that tested their resources in ways that were unprecedented – a series of vicious curve balls thrown at every aspect of their operations. However, ports responded with creativity and resolve to excel in the face of the pandemic and ...

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The Dredging Scoop

Routine, yet never repetitive, dredging operations challenge ports and encourage them to work together, communicate, plan and persevere. Photo courtesy of Jim Jagar, Port of Alaska By Sandy Smith At the Port of Alaska, dredging is an annual occurrence. Under a contract funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, more than 1 million cubic yards of material is removed ...

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