Industry Insights (blog)
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AAPA Supports House Appropriations Bill with Record $538 Million for Port Infrastructure Development Program
The House Committee on Appropriations released its Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development bill on May 20, which includes a…
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AAPA Analyzes Draft Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen recently released a draft Surface Transportation Reauthorization…
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FAA Proposes Rulemaking on Drone Restrictions Near Critical Infrastructure, Including Ports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) establishing a process for fixed-site facilities, including ports, to…
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AAPA Wraps Inaugural POWERS + Smart Ports Summit and Expo in Tampa
AAPA’s inaugural POWERS + Smart Ports Summit & Expo concluded this week in Tampa, FL, bringing together 300 attendees for…
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MARAD Seeks Industry Feedback on Commercial Viability of Small Modular Reactors in Maritime Sector
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has posted a request for information (RFI) seeking feedback on the viability of small modular reactor (SMR) technology…
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AAPA Signs Industry Letter Urging Restoration of Critical Maritime Programs
AAPA joined a coalition of maritime organizations in signing a letter to U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Lunday urging the…
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FY26 PIDP Webinars Announced; Application Deadline Moved to June 1
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is hosting a series of webinars to support applicants for the FY 2026 Port Infrastructure Development…
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Nominate a Student for the NEW Seaports of the Americas Scholarship Program!
The Foundation for the Seaports of the Americas is excited to launch a new scholarship program in 2026, giving assistance to students pursuing careers…
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Get Ready to Shine! Lighthouse Awards Now Open
AAPA’s Lighthouse Award application is now open, with submissions due by June 12. The Port Awards include nine specialty areas recognizing…
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Help Defend Against Human Trafficking with USDOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting two webinars to help transportation entities prepare to prevent and address human trafficking ahead…
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