American Association of Port Authorities

📢 Exciting News! The deadline for the Lighthouse Awards has been extended to July 19th. Do not miss this opportunity to showcase your achievements! 🌟 In addition to the introduction of several new categories to allow for increased recognition, AAPA is continuing to honor excellence in the categories of Public Relations/Communications, Environment, and Technology. Learn more and find out how to submit your entries here: https://lnkd.in/eYpEtqkj Only one week remains! #LighthouseAwards #AAPA #MaritimeExcellence #Awards

“We did a project in the UK with the police force. They did ten investigations over nine weeks. The volume of data they carved through… they said they estimated the time efficiency gain was 236 years...236 years for one police force. You have to factor in the cost of labor for humans doing these things and you can take that out of the system. So, those time efficiencies, if I think about it in the context of ports, the time you spend looking at paperwork or processing paperwork, answering phones, working on logistics, and freeing up that time, and extrapolate that across this audience, it really is a significant time efficiency gain.” - Kirk Arthur, Worldwide Government Solutions Lead at Microsoft, on the benefits of AI and other technology solutions to create more efficient systems #SmartPorts #AAPAEvents #AI

More highlights from #SmartPorts! A few moments from our informative on-stage panels and insightful speakers. 📸 - The Future of Ports Automation with Jeff Dance, CEO, Fresh Consulting, in conversation with Cary S. Davis - Seamless Journeys: Enhancing Port Coordination with Rail and Truck Traffic, featuring Rafael Delgado, Port of Long Beach; Andrew Sinclair, The Port of Virginia; and Jason Garben, Port of Oakland, in conversation with Emily Silverman, Parsons Corporation - We proudly honored outgoing AAPA Technical Committee leadership for their outstanding contributions and dedication to their committees. #AAPAEvents #Ports

“It’s events like Smart Ports that help ground us all in information-sharing, best practices, technological solutions and innovations, and how we collectively think and problem solve when it comes to the new challenges facing ports and the shipping industry.” - Cary S. Davis in today's opening remarks #AAPAEvents #SmartPorts

Live from Seattle - the Smart Ports Seminar & Expo is officially underway! We started the morning with engaging committee meetings featuring the Information Technology, Facilities Engineering, and Security committees. At 1:00 pm, AAPA President & CEO, Cary S. Davis, will kick off our mainstage programming, setting the tone for an exciting day of insightful discussions and networking. Our lineup of impactful sessions includes: - Fireside Chat – AI Discussion with: Kirk Arthur, Worldwide Government Solutions Lead, Microsoft - Leveraging Digital Twins for Post-Disaster Recovery at Ports - Bracing for the Inevitable: Disaster Preparedness Strategies for Ports A big thank you to our exhibitors for their support and contributions to the expo. We’re excited to explore the innovative solutions and technologies they have on display. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the event! #AAPAEvents #SmartPorts #Innovation #PortTechnology

Another great story from The Washington Post's David J. Lynch on our problems with the United States Trade Representative's proposed crane tariff. We're hoping the government reverses course. In the meantime, read more about how this ill-advised policy would hurt America's ports and #economy: https://lnkd.in/erU33CxS

Check out this great Bloomberg News piece on our comments to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Our CEO, Cary S. Davis, makes it simple: the Administration's proposed crane tariffs are bad for business and bad for America. https://lnkd.in/eM9Vs-t9

The 2024 Smart Ports Seminar & Expo is just one week away! Join us in beautiful Seattle from July 9th-11th to explore the latest in digital technologies revolutionizing port operations, security, and infrastructure. The agenda is packed with expert speakers covering topics that are critical to ports, including: 🌀 Bracing for the Inevitable: Disaster Preparedness Strategies for Ports 📝 Is Your Port Ready for the New Coast Guard Cybersecurity Regulations ⛔ Countering Human Trafficking in Ports Don't miss out – there's still time to register! Click the link for more details: 🔗https://bit.ly/Smart2024 #SmartPorts #PortInnovation #DigitalTransformation #AAPAEvents

The application period for the 2024 AAPA Lighthouse Awards ends on July 15th! This year, the Lighthouse Awards features new award specialty areas and categories that reflect the goals of AAPA’s Technical Committees and acknowledge the various facets of port and maritime activities. Some of the exciting new categories include: 🛳️ Excellence in Cruise Practices 🛳️ 🗂️ Excellence in Administrative Practices 🗂️ 📈 Excellence in Financial Practices 📈 ⚖️ Excellence in Legal Affairs ⚖️ Don't miss the chance to showcase your port's innovative and impactful projects. Apply now! To learn more and begin your submission, visit https://lnkd.in/eYpEtqkj.

Exciting news from South Florida: PortMiami, one of the nation's busiest cruise ports, now proudly offers #shorepower! Read this story from the Miami Herald on their #decarbonization efforts. #POWERS https://lnkd.in/gyrBMSTE