AAPA’s annual Legislative Summit: Strong Ports, Strong America convened last week in Washington, D.C. The summit attracted hundreds of attendees from all regions of the country who came together to hear from top leaders in maritime transportation, government agencies, and the Executive and Legislative branches of the U.S. government. The four-day event featured a host of expert panels, federal policy ...
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New Office, New Staff, New Committees, New Administration & Congress; Mission Possible at AAPA
By Chris Connor, President & CEO, AAPA I think we can all agree that it has been a dreadful winter for many in the Western Hemisphere. It seems like nearly every day there’s yet another storm approaching, or record low temperatures gripping the country. Spring signals increased hope of not only better weather, but more importantly, increased vaccination levels and ...
Read More »Q1 2021 Seaports Magazine: A Fresh Start for Ports
The theme of this issue is A Fresh Start for Ports. Just as many of us are adjusting to a new type of normal, ports are as well. But, they are also taking this opportunity to reimagine what opportunities will present themselves in the future and are adjusting plans accordingly. Features take a look at what ports have done over ...
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