Tag Archives: Port of Virginia

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. In past generations, port professionals looking for a chance to broaden their seaport acumen, advance their careers and shape the future of port leadership had few options. That has changed.

As businesses of all types struggle to hire, retain and train talented employees, many ports are turning to internship and apprenticeship programs to showcase the wide variety of career opportunities available.

Hands-on doesn’t necessarily mean on-site, especially as ports explore new ways to improve processing, extend their reach and become more resilient.

Routine, yet never repetitive, dredging operations challenge ports and encourage them to work together, communicate, plan and persevere. Photo courtesy of Jim Jagar, Port of Alaska By Sandy Smith At the Port of Alaska, dredging is an annual occurrence. Under a contract funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, more than 1 million cubic yards of material is removed ...

Ports seek diverse financing opportunities while employing technology for efficiency and transparency.

Los puertos buscan diversas oportunidades de financiamiento a la vez que utilizan la tecnología para eficiencia y transparencia.

As ports facilities continue to be upgraded with new technology and equipment, the question is not whether it’s needed, but how to best incorporate it without disrupting the operations of a smooth-running port. Sometimes, the number of moving and changing parts makes the transition a feat of carefully orchestrated, planned perfection.

The 2019 convention in Norfolk, Va., was revolutionary!