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We wish to alert our members to recent unauthorized activities misusing AAPA’s name and brand

AAPA Adds Top Political Communicator to Advocacy Team AAPA welcomed Shawn Balcomb to its government relations team as Manager of Public Affairs. A talented communications professional with years of experience in government as well as on campaigns and in the private sector, Balcomb has more than six years of experience in government and campaign communications at the state and federal ...

Q2, 2022: Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow Behind every successful business there is a team of people responsible for it being at the top. That is why, in the Q2 issue of Seaports, we take a look at what it takes to build the best possible team. Leading-edge technology and top-notch equipment are only as good as the people who ...

As liquified natural gas (LNG) continues to gain traction as a commercial marine fuel, the maritime industry and global community will reap economic and environmental benefits.

Lighthouse Awards Congratulations to the 2021 AAPA Lighthouse Award winners (bit.ly/AAPAlighthouse21). AAPA is proud to acknowledge our members for their inspiring projects, contributions and successes. Sponsored by the AAPA Public Relations Committee, the annual Communications Awards, a category of the AAPA Lighthouse Awards Program, has recognized excellence in port communications since 1966. There are a total of 14 entry classifications, ...

Educational pathways have been identified connecting K-12 school districts and community colleges with port authorities and terminal operators, plus Lamar University is offering advanced degrees in maritime-related fields.

Weather-related disruptions and delays, combined with infrastructure damage caused by sea level rise and extreme storms, are expected to impose significant costs on the marine transportation system. Are we taking them into account in our financial planning?

To keep their engineering teams staffed and up to snuff, ports are leveraging an array of workforce development strategies.

Latin American Connection DESIGNTOOLS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM By Humberto de Castro, Managing Director, Curaçao Ports Authority Curaçao is an island nation where the maritime ports play a critical role in its development. Locally the port of Willemstad is often referred to as the main artery of the Curaçao economy. In 2018 the maritime industry contributed about 5.8% to the annual GDP. Located in ...

Complex projects addressing challenges such as climate change, brownfield development and accommodating larger ships magnify the valuable role engineering consultants can play.