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Captain Andy Meyers, Chief of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Port and Facilities Compliance at Headquarters in Washington, D.C., will give the keynote address on the future of cybersecurity at AAPA's Port Security and Smart Ports Seminar & Expo, July 12-14, in San Diego, California. Captain Meyers wants to hear from ports in this important conversation on the vital issue of cybersecurity. The session will provide attendees with the latest updates from Coast Guard headquarters on threats and digital security issues followed by Q&A. Captain Meyers also seeks feedback directly from ports on policies and programs impacting the industry.
As the Coast Guard’s Chief of Port and Facility Compliance, Captain Meyers oversees programs that advance the safety, security, and environmental stewardship of the nation’s ports and facilities. He also leads the Coast Guard’s Cyber Risk Management Task Force.
AAPA’s Port Security and Smart Ports Seminar & Expo next week will bring together port leaders, policymakers, security experts, and technology specialists to discuss how new technology is transforming the way ports do business and share best practices to mitigate the risk of emerging threats. View the full program and register here.
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AAPA celebrates the long career of Jim Walker, director of navigation policy and legislation, as he retires from the workforce. Jim was responsible for handling waterside infrastructure issues and relevant legislative and regulatory matters, including AAPA’s Quality Partnership Initiative (QPI) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He also served as staff liaison to the Harbors and Navigation Committee. Following a 36-year career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jim's responsibilities at AAPA were considerable and included AAPA's efforts to improve navigation policies, legislation, and funding. The past nine years have seen tremendous progress in all three areas, largely thanks to Jim's work. AAPA would like to sincerely thank Jim for his dedication, wisdom, workmanship, kindness, and good humor as he transitions into retirement. Jim's legacy at AAPA is invaluable and he will be sorely missed.
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Last week, the House Committee on Appropriations approved the appropriations bills for Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Energy and Water Development; and Homeland Security appropriations. The full House of Representatives is expected to vote on these bills—and all other appropriations—in the approaching days. The Senate will develop its own version of these appropriations, and the two chambers will then negotiate to reach a consensus. Throughout this process, AAPA continues to advocate for maximum port funding. Check out AAPA's (Government Relations) Advocacy Now Current Events Briefing newsletter for a summary of topline funding numbers and major provisions of interest to U.S. ports.
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AAPA is excited to announce that the Annual Convention & Expo will feature its very first product demonstration theater, an additional benefit to attendees, and sponsored by Port Tampa Bay. Built at the heart of the Exhibit Hall, the Port Tampa Bay Technology Theater will be a focal point for discussions on the latest innovations at the 2022 AAPA Annual Convention. Sponsoring and exhibiting companies will be presenting their cutting-edge business solutions to the port industry from this distinct new arena. To learn more about showcasing your company’s latest products in this highly visible theater, contact AAPA's Kevin Traver. The AAPA Annual Convention & Expo, October 16-19, in Orlando, Florida, is the premier gathering of the port industry. The leading-edge business program provides attendees with exclusive insights and forecasts on issues of global significance from experts and top executives from around the world. Learn more about the business program, exhibit hall, and special events here.
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Nuvera Fuel Cells LLC is a manufacturer of heavy-duty, zero-emission engines for mobility applications. With teams located in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Nuvera provides clean, safe, and efficient products designed to meet the rigorous needs of industrial vehicles and other transportation markets.
Steamboat Capital LLC is focused on commodities and trade, maritime policy, port infrastructure, and shipping assets. Its expertise is at the interplay between credit, cash-flow, term, and subsector details to identify opportunities for maritime assets. Steamboat Capital capitalizes on these opportunities through a disciplined approach, spirit of innovation, and operational know-how to provide superior risk-adjusted returns.
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The Ocean Exchange, a non-profit with the mission of advancing the adoption of sustainability solutions, announced its Call for Solutions is now open for entries in the following categories: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orcelle® Award 2022, Neptune Award 2022, and the new Ocean Exchange Innovation Award for Transportation and Logistics Hubs. Finalists will be selected by the Solutions Review Team to travel and present at the 11th Annual Ocean Exchange Annual Conference, October 23-25, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Winners of each category will receive a monetary award of $100,000. The deadline to submit applications online is Monday, August 29, 2022, 11:59 p.m. GMT. This is an opportunity to recommend a start-up company that your port or organization is collaborating with to create innovative solutions for sustainability. Some prior Ocean Exchange award winners of projects that impact port sustainability include EcoSubsea for its remotely operated underwater vehicle to clean bio-fouling from ships in ports without disrupting operations, and Element Resources for its solution on emissions-free shore power in portable, containerized modules. For questions, contact Susan Zellers, Program Director at The Ocean Exchange.
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To meet the growing enthusiasm for Québec City as a cruise destination, the Port of Québec now has a modern terminal as welcoming as the city itself. The cruise terminal was built following consultation with the local cruise industry, which had determined a new terminal would improve the reception of cruise passengers in Québec City.
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The world is a different place today than it was a few years ago, especially in how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is handled. Port leaders say proactively addressing DEI helps ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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The Port of Vancouver USA held a ribbon cutting to unveil the new Vancouver Landing, the first finished public project in the port’s Terminal 1 development. The entire Terminal 1 project development plan has been designated a LEED Gold Neighborhood Development (ND) by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), including Vancouver Landing.
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Galveston Wharves port director and CEO Rodger Rees recently traveled to Panama with a delegation of Texas port leaders to explore growth opportunities. The U.S.-Panama Business Council organized the trade mission June 13-14 so that high-level Panamanian government, business and canal leaders could meet with the Texas delegation to discuss current opportunities and the global outlook.
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Human Resource and Administrative Director, Olympia, WA; Port of Olympia Public Information Officer, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Port Everglades Treasurer/ Chief Finance Officer, Camden, NJ; South Jersey Port Corporation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Confidential Financial Controller, Corpus Christi, TX; Port Corpus Christi Authority Port of Alaska Modernization Program (PAMP) Engineering Manager, Anchorage, AK; Port of Alaska Director of Maritime Operations, New Orleans, LA; The Port of New Orleans Executive Director, New Bedford, MA; New Bedford Port Authority Regulatory Specialist, San Francisco, CA; Port of San Francisco President & CEO - Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Norfolk, VA; Arts Consulting Group
Senior Real Estate Specialist – Real Property Agent, Tacoma, WA; City of Tacoma Strategic Planning Analyst (Management Analyst I), Tacoma, WA; City of Tacoma
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