A discussion on cybersecurity and grants management will be featured at the Port Security and Smart Ports Seminar & Expo in San Diego, Calif., July 12-14, 2022. This session will explore approved cybersecurity resiliency solutions and navigation of the federal grants management process. Panelists include: Sophia Coleman Harris, CEO, Organizational Development Resource GroupDavid Harris, CEO and Managing Member, Advanced Decision VectorsTheresa Jones, ...
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Opening the Door for Tomorrow’s Talent
As businesses of all types struggle to hire, retain and train talented employees, many ports are turning to internship and apprenticeship programs to showcase the wide variety of career opportunities available.
Read More »Diversifying Your Workforce
The world is a different place today than it was a few years ago, especially in how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is handled. Port leaders say proactively addressing DEI helps ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Read More »Perfect Planning Engineering’s Role In Project Success
Complex projects addressing challenges such as climate change, brownfield development and accommodating larger ships magnify the valuable role engineering consultants can play.
Read More »Professional Development Learning to Be Better
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. In past generations, port professionals looking for a chance to broaden their seaport acumen, advance their careers and shape the future of port leadership had few options. That has changed.
Read More »Curaçao Hones Its Master Planning Approach
Latin American Connection DESIGNTOOLS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM By Humberto de Castro, Managing Director, Curaçao Ports Authority Curaçao is an island nation where the maritime ports play a critical role in its development. Locally the port of Willemstad is often referred to as the main artery of the Curaçao economy. In 2018 the maritime industry contributed about 5.8% to the annual GDP. Located in ...
Read More »Engineers Utilize Mix of Strategies to Address Workforce Needs
To keep their engineering teams staffed and up to snuff, ports are leveraging an array of workforce development strategies.
Read More »Keep a Weather Eye on Port Infrastructure to Ensure It Doesn’t Run Aground
Weather-related disruptions and delays, combined with infrastructure damage caused by sea level rise and extreme storms, are expected to impose significant costs on the marine transportation system. Are we taking them into account in our financial planning?
Read More »Educational Pathways Prepare Port Workforce for the Future
Educational pathways have been identified connecting K-12 school districts and community colleges with port authorities and terminal operators, plus Lamar University is offering advanced degrees in maritime-related fields.
Read More »2021 Lighthouse Award Winners!
Lighthouse Awards Congratulations to the 2021 AAPA Lighthouse Award winners (bit.ly/AAPAlighthouse21). AAPA is proud to acknowledge our members for their inspiring projects, contributions and successes. Sponsored by the AAPA Public Relations Committee, the annual Communications Awards, a category of the AAPA Lighthouse Awards Program, has recognized excellence in port communications since 1966. There are a total of 14 entry classifications, ...
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