Como importantes impulsores de empleos, economía y recursos naturales, los puertos juegan un papel importante en la vida de las comunidades.

As a major driver of jobs, economy and natural resources, ports play an important role in community life. Sharing that importance with the community isn’t always easy, especially since much of what happens does so outside the public eye.

La vigésimo octava edición del Congreso Latinoamericano de Puertos continuó fortaleciendo su estatus como el mayor evento portuario en América Latina reuniendo a más de 450 delegados provenientes de 35 países del 19 al 21 de noviembre en Miami, Florida.

The 28th edition of the AAPA Latin American Congress of Ports (https://aapalatinoamerica.com/en/) continued to strengthen its status as the largest event in the Latin American port sector by gathering more than 450 delegates from 35 countries in Miami, FL.

The 2019 convention in Norfolk, Va., was revolutionary!

How North American ports prepare for shifting trade routes depends on the type of cargo, the adoption of global technology and whether they are adapting their services.

I’m thrilled to be a part of this association and to have the chance to champion the efforts of promoting seaports throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Shifting trade routes present a challenge to seaports whose strategies and investments in infrastructure and services are shaped by trade flows * By Lori Musser* History has been made by trade. In earlier times, gaining access to silk, spices, tea, salt and other precious commodities triggered rebellion, kindled colonization and created fortunes. The aggregation of products by origin, waypoint and ...

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK: Revolutionary Ideas Shaping the Future of Ports By Kurt J. Nagle As I reached out to Siri the other day for directions to a meeting, I was stunned by how quickly “she” knew what I was asking and spit out the directions. After I arrived without incident to my destination, I was struck by how much ...

After more than 34 years of service to the port industry, long-time president and CEO of AAPA, Kurt J. Nagle, is retiring. * By Shani Calvo * After more than 34 years of service to the port industry, long-time president and CEO of AAPA, Kurt Nagle, is retiring. Kurt began his work at AAPA in 1985 as the membership services ...