Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will speak at the AAPA Legislative Summit: Now, We Build! at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, D.C., from March 29-31, 2022. Governor Hogan will share his perspective on implementing the recently passed federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the economic impacts of infrastructure stimulus. Maintaining one of the highest job approval ratings in the country, Governor Hogan is recognized nationally as a strong, independent leader who consistently leads on common sense solutions to deliver bipartisan results.
This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in making big waves in seaports and maritime policy on Capitol Hill. AAPA's Legislative Summit: Now, We Build! will spotlight a host of federal policy and government discussions, include major federal updates and a fly-in day on Capitol Hill, and feature several prominent guest speakers. Register for the event here.
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On Monday, AAPA endorsed the Klobuchar-Thune bill on Ocean Shipping (S.3586) after months of work with both Senators' staffs and with approval from the Association's Legislative Policy Council. The Klobuchar-Thune bill would increase Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) enforcement of ocean shipping rules while preserving the crucial freight 'fluidity charges' that prompt cargo owners to keep their goods from piling up on severely limited terminal space. The Klobuchar-Thune bill also effectively exempts ports and terminals from onerous regulatory requirements that would affect terminal fluidity. AAPA has assurances from the lead Senate bill sponsors that the exemptions for ports and terminals will remain protected through the remaining legislative process. AAPA's press release on the topic can be accessed here.
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The Port of Long Beach’s Heather Tomley, managing director of planning and environmental affairs, provided testimony to a California State Senate committee this week on efforts to support the port’s zero-emissions goals. Tomley stated, “While these challenges are real and daunting, we can get through them to achieve a zero-emissions future, if we work together, and remain clear focused and make a deliberate effort to address them,” Tomley said.
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The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace cargo-handling equipment and dray trucks with newer, energy efficient models. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant will help the port further reduce emissions at the port and nearby communities.
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Duluth Seaway Port Authority Commissioner Mike Jugovich was recently reappointed to a second term on the Board of Commissioners. Originally appointed to complete the remaining term of former Port Authority commissioner and current U.S. Congressman Pete Stauber on Jan. 8, 2019, Jugovich’s reappointment is a six-year term set to expire Dec. 31, 2027.
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During the One Ocean Summit last week, Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé of CMA CGM Group announced it would no longer be transporting any plastic waste aboard its ships. With this landmark decision effective June 1, 2022, the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, continues to demonstrate its commitment to protecting the environment and conserving biodiversity. The One Ocean Summit, organized by French President Emmanuel Macron, is a global forum dedicated to the protection of the oceans.
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021. President and CEO Lasse Petterson commented, “Despite the challenges and impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on all of us this past year, we continued to safely perform essential and critical infrastructure work, generating the third highest annual adjusted EBITDA in company history.”
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Key leaders in port security and operations can mount a three-pronged effort to mitigate the threats posed by adversarial cyber actors. Proactive preparation is essential for ports to continue to fulfill their critical mission in an increasingly confrontational global system.
By Jason Atwell, Mandiant, Inc.
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The Port of Benton has received an unmodified audit opinion from the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO). The SAO performed both Accountability and Financial Statement audits for FY 2019 and 2020. An unmodified or “clean” opinion means that the financial statements present fairly the financial position and the results of the organization's operations in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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Media/Public Relations Specialist, Oakland, CA; Port of Oakland
Business Development Representative, Port Hueneme, CA; The Port of Hueneme
Grant Specialist, Vancouver, WA: Port of Vancouver USA Project Engineer II, Portsmouth, VA; The Port of Virginia Senior Project Engineer, Portsmouth, VA; The Port of Virginia
Sr. Project Engineer, Corpus Christi, TX; Port Corpus Christi Authority Channel & DMPA Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer, Corpus Christi, TX; Port Corpus Christi Authority Project Engineer, Corpus Christi, TX; Port Corpus Christi Authority Director, Miami-Dade Seaport Department, Miami, FL; PortMiami
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