Latest posts about American Association of Port Authorities
AAPA and MARAD team up for survey focused on identifying port cargo handling needs
January 10, 2024
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced they are partnering up to launch a survey of port authorities and marine terminal operators, with a focus on identifying the national port cargo handling needs over the next five-to-ten years
Q&A: Cary Davis, American Association of Port Authorities President and CEO-elect
September 22, 2023
In late August, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) announced that its Board of Directors announced that, effective October 1, Cary Davis will become its new President and CEO. Davis joined AAPA in November 2019 and has played key public policy roles for the organization in his roles as VP of Government Relations, General Counsel and Board Secretary.
AAPA’s Chris Connor Gives Overview of United States Ports
December 14, 2021
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Chris Connor, President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).
AAPA’s Chris Connor Gives Overview of United States Ports
December 14, 2021
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Chris Connor, President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).
Port-focused initiatives are major driver for White House in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
November 10, 2021
The United States ports-related components of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which is set to be signed into law by President Biden, are front and center, given the heavy amount of attention being given to the ongoing supply chain challenges. The importance of ports was highlighted by how the IIJA allocates $17 billion focused on improving infrastructure at coastal ports, inland ports and waterways, and land ports of entry along the border, the White House said yesterday
Ocean shipping issues are in the spotlight in letters to the White House
June 16, 2021
Myriad ocean shipping supply chain issues continue to remain front and center in supply chain circles on various fronts, which were highlighted this week by various federal government and industry bodies.
LM Podcast Series: AAPA’s Connor Examines the State of U.S. Ports
May 18, 2021
AAPA President and CEO Chris Connor provided LM's Jeff Berman with an update on how the White House's American Jobs Act could impact the U.S.-based port infrastructure efforts.
Other topics covered included: the intersection of port congestion and the elevated state of U.S. imports, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the outlook for Peak Season, and the ongoing container shortage.
House T&I Committee and AAPA praise passing of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020
December 10, 2020
A major component of this legislation for supply chain stakeholders is the language related to the HMTF, which is comprised of revenues collected annually from importers and domestic shippers for deep-draft navigation maintenance dredging and the operation and maintenance of large and small ports. The AAPA has long maintained that
Coronavirus impact on ports outlined by AAPA
February 28, 2020
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) today issued the following statement that recognizes the threat to both human health and world economic stability related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
State of Freight II Report Takes Wide-Ranging View of U.S. Infrastructure’s Needs
December 9, 2016
The report comes a year after Congress made dedicated freight funding a priority, with almost $11 billion in funding for freight mobility in dedicated freight funds as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, the report also notes how states will have a key role in how the U.S. plans for freight movement and what projects will be completed.
The State of Freight II - Implementing the FAST Act and Beyond
December 9, 2016
Compiling and analyzing results from a combined AASHTO- AAPA survey completed in November 2016, The State of Freight II analyzes how states fund freight-specific investments through state-dedicated or discretionary funding, and how these funding sources can potentially work with federal freight investments.
AAPA Seaports Magazine Fall 2016
November 22, 2016
August was a busy month for AAPA and three of its member ports that participated in “Influencers Roundtables,” industry forums and port tours.
AAPA Provides Trump Transition Team with Port Industry’s Policy Platform Recommendations
November 21, 2016
Ports platform includes land & water freight transportation investments, port security and environmental enhancements.