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Legislation developed by AAPA to address overreach from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at port facilities was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in November

AAPA Board Chair and Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing on proposals and stakeholder priorities to consider for a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024

AAPA is pleased to announce the promotion of Derek Miller to Government Relations Director.

AAPA is pleased to announce the promotion of Derek Miller to Government Relations Director

After an intensive search, John Bressler steps into the role of Vice President of Government Relations for AAPA, effective October 17.

Coastal, Great Lakes, and inland ports are critical to the U.S. economy. Aside from moving freight, ports across the country may have a variety of non-freight activities – like cruise ships, commercial fishing, and recreation.

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

In the past two years, the United States has learned the issues facing seaports and the maritime industry are some of the same issues with which the entire country is grappling.