To guarantee the AAPA group rate at the luxury accomodations, book your room on or before Friday, May 17, 2024.
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With a strong focus on real-time river mapping and safe navigation, OptiRiver® provides a stable platform to enhance the safety and efficiency of river transportation.
· Immediate results: fast chart updates, adjusted vessel routing
· Proven off the shelf technology
· Operational Excellence
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· Community involvement and capacity building
Orange EV builds, sells, and services industrial electric vehicles for some of the most successful companies in the world. Founded in 2012, Kansas City, Kansas-based Orange EV was the nation’s first manufacturer to offer 100 percent electric Class 8 vehicles. Since delivering our first terminal truck in 2015, we have deployed over 1,080 trucks (for more than 250 fleets) across 37 states, along with Canada and the Caribbean. Cumulatively, Orange EV trucks have surpassed 14.3 million miles and 5 million duty hours.
conbo.ai's revolutionary traffic analysis system is a pragmatic, highly operational, and effective solution. Allowing any terminal or port operator to effortlessly understand the traffic patterns within the port by analyzing each and every truck's journey, from the moment of entry until it leaves the facility.
The Nanaimo Port Authority administers, controls, and manages the harbour, waters, and foreshore adjacent to Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada delivering local benefits with a global reach.
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The Riviera Beach Police Department and the Port of Palm Beach have launched a partnership to enhance safety and security at the port. A full-time Riviera Beach police officer will now be stationed at the Port of Palm Beach to patrol and oversee operations, strengthening the longstanding relationship between the two entities. This collaboration represents a proactive approach to public safety, ensuring a secure environment for maritime activities, commerce, and tourism.
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Carolyn Diedrich, the longest-serving employee at the Port of Everett, has retired after nearly 44 years, having managed the port's finances for over four decades. Taking her place as Assistant Controller is Mallory Good, who brings 12 years of experience in accounting management and financial systems. Diedrich leaves behind a legacy of dedication, earning 26 consecutive years of clean financial audits and helping the port navigate significant changes throughout her tenure.
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The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been honored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with a Sustainability Award for their Clean Truck Fund (CTF) initiative. This innovative program promotes cleaner air at the San Pedro Bay port complex by funding and incentivizing the switch to zero-emission trucks. With $153.7 million collected in its first 24 months, the CTF is accelerating the transition to zero-emission drayage trucking, supporting a cleaner and more sustainable goods movement.
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AAPA will continue to provide various resources on news and updates regarding the Key Bridge collapse and response efforts. Latest updates:
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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Global Automotive and Smart Mobility Team is organizing a Sub-Saharan Africa Rail and Port Trade Mission to South Africa and Angola from August 19–24, 2024. Participants will attend the South African Railway Association (SARA) Conference in Johannesburg and then travel to Angola to explore the Lobito Corridor Project. This mission offers tailored networking opportunities, business-to-business matchmaking, and access to government officials and industry leaders, helping U.S. companies expand their global reach in the African rail and port sectors.
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The Port of Portland will discontinue container service at Terminal 6 starting October 1, 2024. Despite significant efforts to create a sustainable model, a critical third-party lease did not materialize. The terminal will continue to operate for other shipping needs, including automobiles and break bulk cargo, as port officials explore future funding solutions to sustain Oregon’s only container terminal.
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The Port of Corpus Christi moved 48.9 million tons of cargo in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a slight decrease of just over 1% compared to last year's first quarter. While crude oil and agricultural shipments rose, declines in refined products and LNG shipments offset these gains. CEO Kent Britton noted ongoing infrastructure improvements, including the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project and upgrades to several docks, that will strengthen the port's capacity and continue driving regional prosperity.
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The Port of Oakland celebrated the dedication of the NorCal ZERO project, which involves deploying 30 Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Northern California. This $53 million initiative, supported by various state and local organizations, aims to promote clean energy in drayage services across the Bay Area and Central Valley. With a high-capacity hydrogen fueling station, this project positions Oakland as a leader in climate action while supporting a zero-emissions future for trucking in California.
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Xcient trucks already in use in Switzerland
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