ARTÍCULO DE INVITADO Flexibilidad, innovación, eficiencia, inversiones en infraestructura entre las principales razones del cambio Por Rita de Cassia Munck, Presidente, Delegación Latinoamericana de AAPA, Jefe de Gabinete, Secretaría Nacional de Puertos y Transporte Acuático (SNPTA) del Ministerio de Infraestructura Contribuyeron: Fernando Biral, Director-Presidente de la Santos Port Authority; Diogo Piloni, Secretario Nacional de Puertos y Transporte Acuático La Santos ...

ARTÍCULO DE FONDO Durante el Congreso Latinoamericana de Puertos de 2021, Rita de Cássia Munck fue electa nueva presidente de la Delegación Latinoamericana de AAPA. Rita Munck también es jefe de gabinete de la Secretaría Nacional de Puertos y Transportes Acuáticos (SNPTA) del Ministerio de Infraestructura de Brasil y cuenta con un largo historial en la industria marítima. Ella es ...

Preparing for the future of decarbonization and electrification projects is complex and involves a number of stakeholders when it comes to planning at ports. AAPA’s Legislative Summit: Now, We Build! will feature a breakout session covering this important topic and offering attendees the opportunity to have a conversation with key federal agency and port leaders. Hear from Karl Simon, Director, Transportation and ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) Federal Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting, March 9-10, 2022, on issues relevant to NOAA’s navigation, observations and positioning services and suggestions for improvements. Meeting information is posted here, and anyone interested in participating can register here. NOAA is also seeking nominations for members to serve on the ...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will deliver remarks on Tuesday, March 29, at the AAPA Legislative Summit: Now, We Build! in Washington, D.C., at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center, March 29-31, 2022. Secretary Buttigieg is the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. He is the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., author of Shortest Way Home and Trust: America’s Best Chance, a graduate of ...

In mid-February, AAPA President and CEO Chris Connor was interviewed on SiriusXM Channel 146. Dan Ronan of Transport Topics Radio spoke to Connor on his show, The Road Dog, where they discussed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the issue of congestion. Recently, AAPA Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel Cary Davis was quoted by The ...

The need for a nimble, diverse and competent workforce has become a priority in response to recent labor shortages, supply chain challenges and hybrid working conditions throughout the pandemic. AAPA’s Professional & Workforce Development programs assist our members in cultivating purpose and passion in the workforce. To ensure that our upskilling programs continue to deliver excellence, AAPA is bringing on Shannon McLeod ...

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will speak at the AAPA Legislative Summit: Now, We Build! at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, D.C., from March 29-31, 2022. Governor Hogan will share his perspective on implementing the recently passed federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the economic impacts of infrastructure stimulus. Maintaining one of the highest job approval ratings in the country, Governor ...

On Feb. 14, AAPA endorsed the Klobuchar-Thune bill on Ocean Shipping (S.3580) after months of work with both Senators’ staffs and with approval from the Association’s Legislative Policy Council. The Klobuchar-Thune bill would increase Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) enforcement of ocean shipping rules while preserving the crucial freight ‘fluidity charges’ that prompt cargo owners to keep their goods from piling up ...

The application deadline for the AAPA Professional Port Manager (PPM) 2024 program has been extended to March 1. PPM is an unparalleled industry credential designed to shape the future of port leadership and enhance port management professionalism. To qualify, candidates must be recommended by their executive director or direct supervisor and must select a person from their port or organization to act ...