Join Smart Ports Seminar & Expo July 9-11 in Seattle to learn from Kirk Arthur, Worldwide Government Solutions Lead at Microsoft through a discussion on Artificial Intelligence. Kirk’s team focuses on Government Operations & Infrastructure, Public Finance, Public Health & Social Services, and Public Safety & Justice. He is passionate about technology and how it can help governments deliver the right level of service and care to the people and communities they serve. Prior to Microsoft, Kirk was a Supervisory Special Agent for the U.S. Secret Service, managing the San Francisco Electronic Crimes Task Force and Asset Forfeiture Squads. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing global investigations involving network intrusions, data breaches, theft of intellectual property, and other digital and financial threats against the United States’ critical infrastructure.
Sponsorships are going FAST! But there are still many opportunities for small and medium businesses to showcase their products and services at the 2024 AAPA Annual Convention & Expo.
You don't need to be a heavy-hitter to get your brand in front of key decision-makers. You just need a strategic opportunity where you'll get noticed by your target audience.
Check out these branding opportunities. If you don't see something to fit your needs and budget, email Kevin Traver for a customized sponsorship to help your company reach its goals.
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Plaquemines Port, in collaboration with NOLA Terminal, has facilitated the issuance of over $97 million in municipal bonds, marking a pivotal step in NOLA’s expansion to handle the largest vessels on the Mississippi River. This strategic move underscores Plaquemines Port’s commitment to regional economic growth by enhancing NOLA’s capabilities to manage diverse bulk and specialty products. The expansion includes additional docks and extensive storage options, with plans for up to $300 million in bond financing to support further infrastructure development.
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The Port of Saguenay conducted its Annual General Meeting on June 4, highlighting 2023 as a remarkable year for operations and the onset of extensive construction and infrastructure projects in its industrial-port zone. These investments are geared toward elevating the port's status to a premier intermodal hub, primed to accommodate significant industrial projects in emerging sectors across North America. Notably, 2023 saw the port achieve its second-best operational performance in history.
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The City of Saint John and Port Saint John have jointly signed the AIVP Agenda 2030, signifying their commitment to sustainable port-city relationships and aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Mayor Donna Noade Reardon emphasizes the initiative's importance in fostering a resilient and inclusive future for residents, while CEO Craig Bell Estabrooks sees it as a symbolic step toward ongoing collaboration and sustainability. This partnership aims to strengthen economic, environmental, and social aspects, ensuring the waterfront remains vibrant and inclusive for generations to come.
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The Port of New York and New Jersey experienced its fifth consecutive month of growth, reaching over 700,000 TEUs in April, partly due to cargo diverted from Baltimore. Airport traffic also surged, with 44.6 million passengers in the first four months of 2024, and PATH commuter rail ridership jumped 18 percent from April 2023. Additionally, traffic at bridges and tunnels maintained strong pre-COVID benchmarks, indicating a robust recovery in transportation activity.
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Lesley Nishihira, Assistant Vice President of Planning at the Port of San Diego, has been recognized as a 2024 Asian Pacific Islander Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal. With over 25 years of experience, Nishihira's leadership and expertise have been instrumental in managing significant regional projects and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Currently leading the Port Master Plan Update, Nishihira's commitment to community engagement and sustainable development has greatly benefited the region. This honor acknowledges her outstanding contributions to both the Asian Pacific Islander community and the broader field of land use planning.
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The Port of Seattle awards over $226K to six community-led organizations for environmental improvements in South King County through its Community Impact Fund Environmental Grants Program. Projects range from gardening and landscaping initiatives to marine environment protection and beach clean-up efforts, with an emphasis on engaging local communities and enhancing green spaces. The program, now in its fourth cycle, reflects the Port's commitment to equity-based partnerships and sustainability, further supported by recent advocacy efforts to reduce match requirements for funding recipients.
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Port Tampa Bay gears up for the much-anticipated inaugural sailing of Margaritaville at Sea's Islander, with the ship making its grand entrance on June 10, following extensive renovations in Belfast. The Islander will embark on its first voyage on June 14, offering passengers a taste of the Margaritaville lifestyle with unique amenities like the LandShark Bar at Sea and Margaritaville-inspired activities.
Additionally, Buckeye Terminals conducted a large-scale safety drill at Terminal 2, showcasing the port's commitment to preparedness, while port leaders participated in the CREW Tampa Economic Summit, emphasizing regional collaboration for growth.
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Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. has completed a significant upgrade at Port Liberty in New York, enhancing the lift height of three STS cranes by 8.6 meters and extending their outreach by 5 meters. This upgrade, part of Liebherr Transform, allows the port to handle larger vessels more efficiently. Using a patented jacking system, the process was completed swiftly with minimal disruption to terminal operations. Footage of the transformation is available on Liebherr Maritime's social media channels.
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The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has achieved a significant milestone with the financing of its 100th project through the Northwest Ohio Bond Fund. This $8 million investment supports the construction of a liquid transloading facility at the Port of Toledo’s General Cargo Dock, operated by Midwest Terminals. Since its inception in 1988, the Bond Fund has provided $446 million in financing, contributing to the creation and retention of over 8,700 jobs. The Bond Fund, the first municipal bond fund in Ohio, recently received an “A” rating from S&P Global Ratings, reflecting its robust investment and zero default rate.
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Submissions for the 2024 Lighthouse Awards opened on May 15. These awards celebrate programs and projects that exemplify excellence in the port industry, with new specialty areas and categories reflecting AAPA’s Technical Committees' goals. Winners will be recognized at the AAPA Annual Convention from October 27-30 in Boston, MA.
Don't miss this chance to showcase your port’s achievements and gain national recognition. Visit the Lighthouse Awards website for details on categories, application requirements, and criteria.
Submit your applications by Monday, July 15, 2024, at midnight EST.
“When we work together, we can actually get big things done,” said Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D).
Michael Laris
Washington Post
Funding to go toward $1.8B Louisiana International Terminal, St. Bernard Transportation Corridor
Noi Mahoney
Freightwaves
Mike Schuler
gCaptain
Maritime Logistics Professional
Maritime Logistics Professional
AJOT
Maritime Logistics Professional
Energy watchdog forecasts spare pumping capacity to rise as demand growth wanes and supplies surge
Giulia Petroni
Wall Street Journal
Bill Mongelluzzo
Journal of Commerce
A potential cease-fire between Israel and Hamas will likely lead to a reduction or complete stop of Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Dominic Chopping
Wall Street Journal
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