Industry Insights (blog)
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AAPA Welcomes Bethann Rooney of PANYNJ to Board of Directors
The American Association of Port Authorities announced that Bethann Rooney, Port Director at the Port Authority of New York and…
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New 2026 Foundation Scholarship: Calling all Ports to Nominate a Student
The Foundation for the Seaports of the Americas is launching a new scholarship program to support undergraduates pursuing ports and maritime careers.…
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Call for Volunteers: AAPA Seeks Lighthouse Award Judges by June 12
We are seeking volunteers to join our panel of judges for this year’s awards. The judging period is scheduled for June 22 to July 17. While the time…
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Early Bird Rates End June 5 for AAPA’s Annual Convention & Expo in New Orleans
The American Association of Port Authorities will hold its 2026 Annual Convention & Expo September 28–30 at the New Orleans Marriott, bringing…
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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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