On Monday, July 8, 2019, Chris Connor, AAPA’s incoming CEO, came to headquarters to meet the staff and familiarize himself with the Association. During that time, a short interview with Chris was filmed so that the membership could also get to know him a little better. He will be joining us officially on September 23, 2019, prior to the AAPA Annual Convention in Norfolk. Join us in welcoming Chris!
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The Port of Oakland reported that containerized export volume increased 4.2 percent in June 2019 compared to June 2018 totals. The port said it handled the equivalent of 74,901 TEUs of loaded export containers last month – compared to 71,894 in June 2018. The Port of Redwood City announced record-breaking fiscal year results for the second consecutive year including cargo tonnage of 2.65M metric tons for the period ending June 30, 2019. These historic results are an increase of 14.7% above the prior milestone year in FY 2017-18.
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The Port of Los Angeles has recognized 28 shipping lines for their participation in the Vessel Speed Reduction Program (VSRP), an air quality and annual incentive program for vessel operators who reduce their speed as they approach or depart America’s Port®. The program is an example of the many collaborative efforts between the port and its stakeholders on environmental initiatives.
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The Port of Coos Bay is pleased to welcome Jake Jacobs to serve as the new director of infrastructure support services. This position is new to the port and will entail oversight of procurement processes, contract management, grant management and overseeing the Project Management Department. The Port of Oakland has announced that Cestra “Ces” Butner will serve a third term as president of the Board of Port Commissioners. Port Attorney Danny Wan was named acting executive director until a successor to Executive Director Chris Lytle, who will retire July 19, is formally selected.
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