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Ports Go to the White House

On the afternoon of Oct. 13, port and other supply chain leaders met with President Biden to discuss challenges currently faced by global logistics networks. Mario Cordero, AAPA chairman and executive director of the Port of Long Beach, and Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, attended the meeting along with executives from Wal-Mart, FedEx and UPS. ...

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AAPA, Lamar Sign MOU

During the 2021 AAPA Annual Convention in Austin, AAPA and Lamar University’s Center for Port Management renewed their Memorandum of Understanding to reinforce their mutual interest in advanced and continuing education for current and prospective port industry leaders. Led by Erik Stromberg, former AAPA and North Carolina Ports CEO, Lamar’s Center for Port Management offers a unique, 12-course, fully online ...

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AAPA Modernizes Governance, Installs Board Members

During the 110th Annual Convention, AAPA took steps to modernize the Association’s governance policies, streamline the U.S. member dues structure and seat its latest slate of the Board of Directors. The following corporate members were officially installed to serve a two-year term on the AAPA Board of Directors: U.S. North Pacific Ports Region: Julianna Marler, CEO, Port of Vancouver USAU.S. Great ...

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Mary Beth Long Bids Farewell to AAPA Friends and Colleagues

The last 21 years serving ports of the Western Hemisphere has been one of Mary Beth Long’s greatest life adventures. She has always said that ports have an amazing story to tell, and it has been a great honor to be trusted to tell that story over the years. Though it is bittersweet to say goodbye, Mary Beth is also ...

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Executive Management Conference, Nov. 16-18

Discover the challenges facing port leaders today – including trade growth, enhanced security, and competing stakeholder interests – that call forth a new level of leadership capability. This is a unique leadership and executive development program and a cornerstone of the AAPA PPM program. Details.

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Commissioners Seminar, Dec. 7-9

Participate in this one of a kind seminar for members of port governing boards and commissions. Whether you are a new or an experienced board member, hear from experts within the field and share your own port stories. AAPA Commissioners Seminar will take place December 7-9, 2021 and will deliver timely, relevant content from experts, exclusive networking and interaction with colleagues ...

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Latin American Congress of Ports, Nov. 29-Dec. 1

The AAPA Latino is the annual meeting of the Latin American port leadership par excellence, where the most representative players of the field present and discuss both current and future projects in the industry.Featuring an exclusive commercial exhibition, a technical visit to the host port and an unmissable social and networking program, we are the indispensable event for updating and ...

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It’s a Wrap: AAPA’s Austin Convention Reunites

Wednesday, September 29, concluded AAPA’s 110th Annual Convention and Expo in Austin, Texas. Ports, industry solution providers, sponsors and exhibitors gathered together for the first time in more than a year in a spirit of reunion. It is an understatement to say that this convention marked a turning point for the Association in both its ability to successfully bring the ...

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AAPA ’21 Convention: Expand Your City Limits

To see this article in the full digital version of Seaports, click here. JDROSS75/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM SEPTEMBER 26-29#aapaaustin2021 This special centerspread feature is dedicated to the 2021 AAPA 110th Annual Convention & Expo, September 26-29, in Austin, Texas. If you are not able to attend in person this year, then tune in to social media and follow along from your home, office ...

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