Community Involvement

February 12, 2020

Ports Beyond the Public Eye – Careers: Custom Careers

These maritime-related jobs are somewhat unusual, but it’s hard to imagine how we could live without them.

February 7, 2020

Starting in Q4 2019, we added a new section to Seaports Magazine. Called "Behind the Scenes," this section will pass…

February 5, 2020

As a major driver of jobs, economy and natural resources, ports play an important role in community life. Sharing that…

August 29, 2018

Some ports and companies are taking superlatives to a new level. Inspiring and intriguing, it isn’t hard to imagine how…

September 14, 2017

API Puerto Vallarta caters solely to cruise ships and tourists, but manages to make it work – partially due to…

September 14, 2017

As much as individual ports may differ, major changes in the world shipping market have required changes in how all…

May 24, 2017

Maintaining coastal property for maritime activities is critical to ports’ success and requires ports to find allies and partners in…

March 13, 2017

By Sandy Smith PORTS’ POWER AS CONVENERS: SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP ROLE IS A NATURAL FIT The world of shipping is undergoing…

December 16, 2016

Success can be interpreted in all kinds of ways. It doesn’t just pertain to bottom lines or TEUs or crane…

June 10, 2016

Ports Strengthen Partnerships Via Community Outreach By Kathy A. Smith Ports are involving local communities in several ways that help…