Advocacy

Since the founding of New Orleans in the early 1700s, the Port of New Orleans has slowly and steadily grown and expanded.

AAPA has retained the services of K&L Gates to represent its harbors and navigation policy and legislation portfolio, effective July 17.

Action is needed to fund projects to completion for the next phase of coastal navigation.

Returning to business as normal before the pandemic is simply not going to cut it. This change will require a whole-of-government approach and sustained investment in our nation’s ports and multimodal transportation system.

We must all prepare to adapt and transform our port operations to ensure seaports can support green infrastructure and alternative energy needs. Port Tampa Bay and our tenants are up for the challenges and opportunities ahead

As global affairs and consumer demand continue to put pressure on the supply of energy, a coherent strategy and consistent regulatory policy are crucial for ports.

With the POWERS Program, AAPA makes the case for port investment as a critical tool in our fight against climate change and for energy security.

Professional Port Manager Program Enrollment Now Open Are you interested in advancing your career and looking for an industry recognized certification or annual credential to pursue? Look no further than AAPA’s Port Professional Associate (PPA®) and Port Professional Executive (PPX®) Credential Programs and Port Professional Manager (PPM®) Certification. The application portal is officially open and will remain open for application ...

The White House and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) have announced that Retired General Stephen R. Lyons will take over as new Port and Supply Chain Envoy to the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force. General Lyons is a retired four-star general who last served as the 13th commander of the U.S. Transportation Command. He takes the reins from envoy John ...

The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted to advance the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022). The legislation would authorize crucial investments in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) programs and projects across the country, including improvements to rivers and harbors. Read the bill’s text here.