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Ports Day 2021 was an incredibly successful effort! The maritime community came together to celebrate ports and their workforce for their dedication in these challenging times to propel economic recovery, maintain a safe and efficient flow of goods, and invest in workforce development for a better tomorrow. AAPA extends its warmest gratitude to its many members and industry partners for ...

AAPA and ARES Security will be holding a webinar on The Future of Seaport Security and Safety Technology on April 15 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT. The ARES Security team is constantly evaluating a wide range of customer needs along with best-in-breed technologies to develop new, state-of-the-art solutions. This has put ARES Security at the front line of innovation, partnering and developing advanced ...

There is still time to register for the upcoming AAPA Marine Terminal Management Training (MTMT) – Part 2 in Miami, FL, June 28-30. MTMT is an in-person event designed to give attendees access to maritime industry experts, networking and group learning, and a behind-the-scenes look at the port. Participants will learn the fundamentals of strategic leadership, international trade and economic trends, asset ...

AAPA and the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) are excited to present the two-part course Marine Terminal Management Training (MTMT). This course will be held in a hybrid manner, with a virtual training session on April 19-22 and in-person training on June 28-30. While Professional Port Management (PPM®) program students are REQUIRED to complete this course, it is open to everyone. Register ...

AAPA is pleased to announce the launch of its brand refresh. After more than 10 years, AAPA is launching an update to its visual brand representation that reflects a new era of leadership, new staff, and aligns with its office relocation to deliver better access to members when they visit Washington, D.C. It has been a busy year as AAPA ...

The AAPA Smart Guide is the “go-to source” for AAPA members engaged in the Association. It is exclusively for AAPA members and replaces the AAPA Pocket Guide. It includes contact information for port members and AAPA volunteers who are actively involved in AAPA leadership, governance committees, technical committees, and association management. The 2021 AAPA Smart Guide is available exclusively in ...

The AAPA 2021 Membership Directory includes information on all AAPA members: Corporate (U.S. and Canadian), Latin American and Caribbean, Industry Service Providers (formerly known as Sustaining Members), Honorary, and two new categories, Supply Chain Partners and Academia. Full-color maps identifying Corporate Members’ port locations, AAPA Committee information and a Port & Industry Services Directory are some of the other invaluable ...

AAPA is pleased to announce the formation of a new Audit Committee and has named Kent Britton, chief financial officer, Port of Corpus Christi, as chair and John Burns, CEO, Port of Coos Bay, as vice chair. The Audit Committee reports to the AAPA Board of Directors and will work with AAPA staff to strengthen the financial reporting, cash management ...

AAPA corporate members are invited to nominate individuals for consideration as AAPA’s 2021 Port Person(s) of the Year. Each year this prestigious award is given to an individual/s whose outstanding work has made a significant contribution to public ports and/or maritime commerce either internationally or within a particular country or region. Typically, nominees are not members of the public port community ...

2020 threw us all a curve ball. This meant there were a lot of quick decisions being made, timelines changing, projects going astray and missions getting sidetracked. There were also a lot of challenges that were overcome and missions that were accomplished. What was one of your top challenges, and how did you solve it or work around it? Or, ...