Duaga’s CEO Juan Duarte, PPM, has been appointed to AAPA’s Professional Development Board, making him the first South American to serve on the board. The Professional Development Board is made up of industry experts—including directors of leading ports such as Long Beach, Everglades, Virginia, and Miami—and works to promote the growth of port professionals in order to generate a positive impact on the maritime ...
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AAPA Board Announces Newest Member
AAPA welcomes its newest member of the Board of Directors, Hydi Webb, Director and CEO of PortMiami, representing the U.S. South Atlantic region. Hydi brings her unique skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. She is instrumental in steering the world’s leading cruise port and one of America’s fastest-growing container ports towards new horizons. Under her leadership, PortMiami not only serves ...
Read More »AAPA Introduces Port Professional Manager Echo Cohort
AAPA and the Professional Development Board are pleased to announce the latest addition to our esteemed Port Professional Manager (PPM) program – the Echo Cohort. Comprising 20 exceptional port professionals, this cohort marks a significant milestone in AAPA’s commitment to fostering leadership excellence and diversity within the maritime industry. The PPM Echo Cohort stands out as the most diversified group since ...
Read More »IMO ‘Single Window’ Rule, U.S. Ports Already in Compliance
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Single Window (MSW) mandate became effective as of January 1, 2024
Read More »UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles – Practical Guidance for Ports
The UN Global Compact, in consultation with more than 300 stakeholders worldwide, has developed the Sustainable Ocean Principles
Read More »AAPA Works on New Bill to Unlock Funding for Inspections Facilities at Ports
Legislation developed by AAPA to address overreach from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at port facilities was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in November
Read More »$1.5 Billion Available for FY 2024 RAISE Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program, formerly known as BUILD or TIGER
Read More »AAPA Chair Testifies Before House T&I Subcommittee, Urges Timely Passage of WRDA
AAPA Board Chair and Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing on proposals and stakeholder priorities to consider for a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024
Read More »AAPA Welcomes New ISP Member: Strong Port Strategies
Strong Port Strategies is a strategic consulting services firm
Read More »Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Names Peter Xotta President & CEO
Peter Xotta has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, effective Monday, December 4, following a global executive search process facilitated by Korn Ferry.
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