Registration is open for the Fall 2020 Industry Recognized Port Certificate (IRPC) program. Established in 2019, the IRPC program delivers a comprehensive understanding of the public port industry with a focus of developing the needs of the maritime workforce in a relatively short (six month) period of time. AAPA currently offers two IRPC Certificates – Fundamentals in Port Management and Maritime Cyber Security. Achieving the IRPC Fundamentals in Port Management requires completing the fully online, eight-week course “ Introduction to Port and Terminal Management” offered by Lamar University’s Center for Port Management from August 18 to October 12. Applications are due July 28. The IRPC Maritime Cyber Security Certificate requires participation in the upcoming AAPA Anywhere: Port Security Seminar & Expo July 13-17. Register by July 1 to receive a $50 discount. For more information about the IRPC program, contact Andrew Cameron at AAPA.
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In a June 18 interview for Dredgewire, incoming executive director of the Port of Baltimore, William Doyle, a former U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner and most recently CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America, talks about his initial goals, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, new opportunities and jobs, and approaching business practices to benefit all. In the article, he stated, “It is critical to have open communication with all the various entities in the supply chain. Those good relationships are vital to the success at any port.” Read the full interview here.
AAPA's 2020 Port Security Seminar & Expo is a week-long virtual event, delivering timely, relevant content from experts, exclusive networking and interaction with colleagues, and educational opportunities from industry solution providers. From July 13-17, registered participants will be able to access pre-recorded content, participate in live Q&A sessions with presenters, exchange private messages with colleagues through an event app and meet with exhibitors in virtual, informal small groups.
In addition, don't miss this opportunity to receive an Industry Recognized Port Certificate (IRPC) in Maritiime Cyber Security, which requires participation in the Port Security Seminar. Register for the IRPC-Maritime Cyber Security Certificate by July 1 and receive a $50 discount. See additional information below, or contact Andrew Cameron at AAPA for more details.
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The Port of Savannah recently acheived top port in the nation for the export of containerized agricultural goods. In Calendar Year 2019, agriculture accounted for 60% of Savannah's exports, or more than 843,000 TEUs. Total loaded exports increased by 15,500 TEUs to 1.33 million TEUs for the fiscal year to date (July 2019 to May 2020).
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History was made last week when the Port of Los Angeles, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, APM Terminals Los Angeles and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Locals 13, 63 and 94 successfully moved 18,465 containers from the MSC Isabella during a single ship call at APM Terminals’ Pier 400. This new all-time world record — equal to 34,263 TEUs — is 1,385 containers more than the previously held record.
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Port Everglades received unanimous approval on its 20-Year Master/Vision Plan update from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. The plan, updated from 2014, is a comprehensive blueprint for 5, 10 and 20 years of development and capital improvements.
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In a complex operation, Atlantic Ro/Ro (ARRC) ships at PhilaPort’s Tioga Marine Terminal were loaded for export with large, heavy pieces of machinery from across the United States bound for Saint Petersburg, Russia. After final assembly in Siberia, the machinery will be used for the energy sector.
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Konecranes announced a fleet of 16 diesel-electric Konecranes Noell straddle carriers are on order and will be delivered to APMT Rotterdam container terminal in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, by the end of September. These straddle carriers are part of Konecranes’ path to port automation, where container terminals improve productivity and safety in manageable steps.
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Maritime cranes and equipment manufacturer Liebherr, an AAPA ISP member, has developed a remote service tool to improve assistance through visual information that ultimately leads to faster and easier troubleshooting. Audio and video calls, a chat function, screen sharing, image and document exchange, as well as whiteboarding functions are some of the features that have been integrated in the tool.
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Assistant Director - Business Development, Long Beach, CA; Port of Long Beach
Assistant Director - Environmental Planning, Long Beach, CA; Port of Long Beach
Engineer, Point Comfort, TX; Calhoun Port Authority Sales Director, Houston, Texas; Port of Vancouver USA Chief Human Resources Officer, Norfolk, VA; The Port of Virginia
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