Attendees at AAPA’s Annual Convention & Expo will be treated to a host of interactive workshops on cutting-edge industry issues, such as moving port infrastructure projects forward with the $1B Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act now signed into law. In one session, industry experts will address strategic methods to implement a successful engagement process for upcoming capital improvement projects. Another session will discuss managing cyber risk in the global supply chain, and a third session focuses on securing ports and driving faster access. The interactive workshops on Monday, October 17, include:
- Managing Cyber Risk in the Global Supply Chain, facilitated by Max Bobys, vice president and practice leader, HudsonCyber;
- Designing an Effective Engagement Strategy for Upcoming Infrastructure Projects, facilitated by Jenny Windle, founder and president, JPW Communications, LLC and Susanne Bankhead, IAP2, senior vice president, JPW Communications, LLC; and
- Securing Your Port and Driving Faster Access, facilitated by Joseph Osterman, senior vice president, Prosegur.
Visit the annual convention webpage for more information, including the full business program agenda, exhibitors, and sponsors.
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On Monday, October 17, AAPA is holding one of its three annual Legislative Policy Council (LPC) meetings. The top policy-setting body in the trade association, the LPC is open to all U.S. port members in good standing. Please join AAPA's LPC to discuss the industry’s most pressing legislative issues, including "Buy American" regulations, grant programs, MARAD reauthorization, and a host of other key topics. AAPA is excited to see and hear from corporate member ports in-person at AAPA's 111th Annual Convention and Expo and virtually on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 8:15 a.m ET/5:15 a.m. PT. Click here for the Zoom link to attend the LPC virtually.
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AAPA is initiating a unique partnership with Trade Currents, a research firm founded by internationally recognized economists and analysts, to improve the collection and reporting of critical port trade data. In the next few weeks, AAPA will distribute surveys to Western Hemisphere ports with the goal of capturing vital data that will supplement trade statistics from agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Census Bureau, Transport Canada, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and the World Bank. This research ultimately aims to elevate and customize support to serve the data analysis needs of AAPA's members, but also benefit the broader trade and logistics industry, research community, and private institutions. Together, AAPA and Trade Currents will gather and aggregate cargo throughput statistics — key economic indicators representing the entire port industry — which are the very basis of ports' contribution to their local regions, the broader trade and logistics industry, and the U.S. economy as a whole. Examples of port cargo statistics for this research include volumes for imports and exports of loaded and empty containers, refrigerated containers, cargo tonnage and value, and units carried in vehicle carriers. AAPA urges members to consider taking part in this vital research. For more information about AAPA’s new port statistics research program, email Shannon McLeod at smcleod@aapa-ports.org. For questions or suggestions concerning the survey, email AAPA at aapa.data@gmail.com.
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Steamboat Capital is focused on American maritime and port infrastructure project investment and delivery. Its expertise, forged over decades of hands-on maritime industry experience from ship-to-shore, allows the Steamboat team to identify opportunities for maritime assets and develop strategies to pursue investments in a timely and efficient manner. Steamboat 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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Port Tampa Bay has been cleared to resume all vessel operations and is officially re-opened. As Port Tampa Bay continues to coordinate with federal, state and local agencies, as well as the maritime community, to respond to the impacts of Hurricane Ian, it is appreciative of those who helped the port prepare and recover from the hurricane's impacts.
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The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) marked the completion of critical infrastructure investments to deepen Boston Harbor, modernize container facilities, and expand global connections at the Port of Boston. The multi-year investment opens the door to bigger ships and is already resulting in new services that are connecting Boston to more global ports. Massport CEO Lisa Wieland and Port Director Joe Morris welcomed Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and other federal, state, and local partners to thank them for their leadership and support of the nearly $850 million upgrade. AAPA President and CEO Chris Connor attended the September 30 celebration held at the Conley Container Terminal in South Boston.
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Port Everglades is now connected to the Far East with a direct ocean shipping service for the first time since 2011. The first ship in the service, MSC Rochelle, was in port on September 30. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), one of the world's largest ocean carriers, launched its new Zephyr service this summer with direct weekly connections from northern China and South Korea to the Southeast United States.
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With over $500 million invested in recent years from the private sector, government, and the port, Port Saint John is starting to feel the benefits of the infrastructure and supply chain upgrades at the DP World operated container terminal. The port and its partners have reached an important milestone of 100,000 TEUs so far in 2022, which is more throughput than Port Saint John has ever experienced on an annual basis.
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The Port of Montreal renewed its partnership agreement with the non-profit community organization Sentier Urbain for the next three years. As part of this agreement, the port is taking part in funding the Centre-Sud youth garden in the schoolyard of École Garneau. Students at the school and attending day camps held there learn about the plants and contribute to the garden in the company of a horticulturist.
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Winners were announced Tuesday for the Port of Long Beach annual PHOTO Program competition and will be on display throughout October along with photography from all participants from the popular community arts project. The PHOTO Program Exhibit is held in conjunction with the Arts Council for Long Beach as part of October is Arts Month.
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The Port of Palm Beach was recognized by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County for its 10-year commitment as members of the association. Board Chairman Blair Ciklin accepted the glass engraved award during the association's award dinner September 28 at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is moving its major Gulf Coast hub to Port Freeport to further improve vehicle logistics efficiency and increase importation capacities to serve nearly 300 dealers in the United States. The new hub will allow utilization of low-emission LNG vessels, supporting Volkswagen Group’s goal to improve the environmental footprint of its global logistics.
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Crowley has completed the purchase of 42 acres in Salem, Massachusetts, the latest milestone toward the development of the state’s second major offshore wind port terminal. The Salem Harbor Wind Terminal is a public-private partnership between Crowley and the City of Salem, with AVANGRID serving as the port’s anchor tenant.
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The Port of Stockton is working to address today’s talent challenges and reviewing its hiring processes to be able to bring qualified candidates on-board more quickly, using industry specific targeted recruitment approaches, conducting internal and external salary equity reviews and enhancing its intern recruitment program. The port is launching a new “Jobs Board” to help tenants find local candidates for open positions and display job postings associated with operations at the port.
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