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American Association of Port Authorities

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants provides engineering and scientific solutions to its clients' complex problems nationally. VidSys' Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software platform can be used to run operations centers for public sector agencies and leading enterprise organizations globally.

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Import volume at the major U.S. containerized retail cargo handling ports is expected to increase 12.4 percent in March and will continue growing at least through July, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report. The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) reports February was yet another month of growth for its Hampton Roads container terminals, with volume up 6.0 percent from a year ago to 179,524 TEUs.

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The governing board of the Port of Hueneme has adopted a resolution committing the port to water conservation measures in response to the statewide drought. Reduced electrical rates and infrastructure proposals approved by the California Public Utilities Commission will save Port of Long Beach tenants $350 million over the next 24 years, enabling them to forward with electrification and environment improvement projects.

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The Port of Everett has selected Taylor Nuccitelli to manage the property portfolio in its real estate division. Ken O'Hollaren officially becomes the executive director of the Port of Port Angeles on April 1.

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New to the agenda of the AAPA Finance Seminar is Sahar Shiraz, policy analyst and TIGER team leader in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. She will discuss TIGER Discretionary Grants – lessons learned and best practices regarding these grants and the grant writing process. For ports considering or applying for these grants, this will be an unparalleled opportunity to get the facts from a DOT expert.

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The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) reports construction is underway on a shore power system for cruise vessels and will be completed in time for the 2014 cruise season. New York City's cruise industry generated a total economic impact of nearly $230 million in 2013, according to a study released March 11 by the New York City Economic Development Commission. Port Everglades premiered a video promoting its cruise business during last week's Cruise Shipping Miami trade show.

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Railway Age magazine has named the Coos Bay Rail Link (CBR) as the 2014 Short Line of the Year. The Obama administration's fiscal year 2015 budget request includes full federal funding for the first study phase of deepening the federal channel and harbor area of Port Manatee.

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A memorandum of understanding between the Port of New Orleans and the Lithuanian Klaipeda State Port Authority was signed March 12 in New Orleans. Hanjin Shipping announced March 10 that it would continue its weekly transpacific vessel call at the Port of Portland.

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The Port Authority Police Department on March 10 welcomed 275 prospective police officers to its 113th Police Academy class, the largest recruit class in the department's 86-year history.

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Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulf Port
New Career Opportunity Listings:
Manager of Finance and Administration – Port of Redwood City
Senior Environmental Specialist – Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Communications Manager – Oregon International Port of Coos Bay
Finance Manager – Oregon International Port of Coos Bay

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Public Port Press Releases:
Saint John to Become a Home Port for Cruise Line – Saint John, NB, Canada – March 14, 2014
MCTF Begins Its Work; Appointment System at NIT Set for May 1 – Norfolk, VA – March 7, 2014

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