The Rio Grande LNG project, led by NextDecade, represents a major economic opportunity for South Texas, promising job creation and infrastructure investment. Despite a recent U.S. Court of Appeals decision to review the project, the benefits remain significant, including a public-private partnership to deepen the Port of Brownsville’s channel. The project prioritizes environmental stewardship, adhering to strict regulations while fostering economic growth and community development. This investment is set to uplift the Rio Grande Valley, bringing long-term prosperity to the region.

WPPA wrapped up a successful Environmental Seminar in Walla Walla, thanks to the hard work of the Environmental Committee and its organizers, covering key topics like hydrogen, noise, and stormwater issues. Looking ahead, the team is preparing for the Small Ports Seminar in Chelan this October, which will address public procurement policy and port utilities. Additionally, WPPA celebrates the retirement of David Ripp, former Executive Director of the Port of Camas-Washougal, honoring his three decades of service and leadership in the Washington port industry.

There are still 24 days before the 113th Annual Convention & Expo begins in Boston and nearly 90 ports are already registered!

 

This year's convention will host the largest group of ports to ever attend an AAPA event. That means, there will be more port executives and port professionals gathered than ever before. Don't miss the extensive opportunities to network, conduct business, and forge relationships at the 2024 Annual Convention & Expo.

 

 

Early bird registration is now OPEN for the 2025 Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Join AAPA March 18-20, 2025, to connect with industry leaders, government affairs teams, and advocates from around the country as we thoroughly address the critical issues facing our port industry and push for legislation that will positively impact port progress.

 

The 2025 Legislative Summit is the premier port industry government affairs and advocacy forum held annually in D.C. The Summit brings together senior Port Executives from around the nation with Federal government leadership to discuss issues important to one of the most critical national industries. AAPA plans and manages one on one meetings with Congressional leadership for our port executives as part of this essential event on the annual ports and congressional calendar.

 

Bowman is a trusted, multi-faceted professional services firm offering a broad range of infrastructure, environmental management, energy and real estate solutions to both public and private clients across the country. From large commercial developments, to master planned communities, to local transportation projects, Bowman delivers outstanding project results, builds long-lasting relationships and leverages the growth of our organization to serve the constantly changing needs of our clients.

 

Teqplay was founded in 2015 by Léon Gommans and Richard van Klaveren and is headquartered in the city of Rotterdam. With the mission to reduce waste in the maritime industry by making data actionable and fostering collaboration, the journey started. Our belief is that by combining technology, data and knowledge of the maritime world we can drive change in the industry, increase sustainability and help companies and individuals improve. With our passion for innovation, technology and collaboration Teqplay started with digitizing port call processes, increasing efficiency and collaboration. The digital twin technology developed provides global vessel movement visibility, including the port context and processes.

 

Mettler Toledo is the largest precision measurement company in the world, providing truck and rail weighing services. We offer precision instruments and services for many applications in research and development, quality control, production, logistics and retail to customers around the world.

 

Deloitte is a premier management consulting firm with a proven track record of partnering with ports to advance strategic planning and management, capital program oversight, finance and alternate delivery, grants management construction, cyber security and technology enablement, and human capital.

Managing Director, Economic Development; Seattle, Washington; Port of Seattle

 

Port Engineer; Palm Beach, Florida; Port of Palm Beach

 

CEO & Executive Director; New Orleans, Louisiana; The Port of New Orleans

Economists Estimate Up to $5 Billion a Day in Losses

Bloomberg

 

Mark Szakonyi

Journal of Commerce

 

Stas Margaronis

AJOT

 

Eugene Mulero

Transport Topics

 

Christina Larson, Helen Wieffering And Manuel Valdes

Associated Press

 

The Maritime Executive