Your AAPA Membership Benefits

Welcome to the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) — the unified voice of seaports in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. We are glad you have joined the community!

AAPA keeps a watchful eye on the critical issues that affect our diversified membership. Your membership provides you and your employees access to the most up-to-date industry information through AAPA publications, webinars, seminars, conferences, and annual programs such as the Legislative Summit and Annual Convention. With the engagement of your organization and others, the maritime community benefits from new insights and fresh perspectives. We are eager to connect and start engaging with you, so let’s get started!

AAPA Membership Benefits Your Entire Staff

Everyone at your organization has access to innovative resources and information, including reduced rates on high-quality professional development training and events among other exclusive member benefits. Take a moment to ensure all your colleagues have created their AAPA accounts by directing them to the AAPA website and selecting the login button at the top. For any questions regarding your membership, contact Liz Mancini, Senior Manager of Member Services, lmancini@aapa-ports.org. For assistance creating an AAPA account, or logging in to the website, contact AAPA Database Associate, Imani Poindexter, ipoindexter@aapa-ports.org

Overview of Your Benefits and How to Start Engaging

Your membership gives you access to timely industry updates, impactful advocacy in Washington D.C., educational and networking opportunities, AAPA publications, as well as marquee events such as the Annual Convention & Expo. Read on to discover more.

• Meet Your AAPA Board of Directors!
  
  
• Join a Technical Committee that serves you and your business interest and start engaging with peers and seaport industry leaders.
  
  
• Present a webinar. This is a unique opportunity for members, especially our new ISP and SCP members, to gain visibility and get in front of seaport professionals and present thought leadership webinars on timely topics.
  
  
• Register for AAPA Events at special member rates. Our training seminars, conferences, and Annual Convention are all designed to give you a competitive edge and provide invaluable educational and networking opportunities. Interested in sponsoring, exhibiting, or presenting at an event? We have many opportunities for members to be involved! Contact our Vice President of Business Development, Kevin Traver, at ktraver@aapa-ports.org, who will work with you to create the perfect sponsorship or exhibit package to fit your budget, and if interested, discuss speaking opportunities with you.
  
  
• Key U.S. Policy Issues – AAPA is the unified voice of U.S. port leaders in Washington. Through compelling advocacy and effective public outreach, AAPA is influencing the most urgent policies shaping the port and freight transportation industry. Our experienced and dedicated team of government and public relations professionals are experts in federal policy and regulation issues that affect our industry. On behalf of our members, we actively monitor, identify, and act on the legislative issues and regulations that matter most to our members. We interact regularly with legislators and policymakers to seek positive outcomes regarding issues that impact our industry.
  
  
• Seaports Media microsite – An extension of AAPA’s main website and hub to so much member information in one place! Access the newsletter and magazine archives, directories, advertising opportunities, events, Seaports Blog, and more.
  
  
• Receive regular industry updates via AAPA publications and communications:
  
  
  • Seaports – Quarterly magazine that features in-depth articles and examines timely issues and relevant port industry insights.
    
    
  • Advisory – Weekly e-newsletter with the latest industry news.
    
    
  • AAPA Mobile App – Download “AAPA – Seaport” in the App Store or Google Play Store. Access information and resources right from your phone as well as engage directly with other members. 
    
    
  • AAPA Seaports of the Americas Member Directory – Annual comprehensive profile and directory of member port authorities, terminal operators, industry solution providers and supply chain partners.
    
    
  • AAPA Industry Services Directory – Official buyers guide where you can find the products and services to help your organization succeed.
    
    
  • AAPA Smart Guide – This exclusive member benefit is the “go-to” source for contact information for AAPA members engaged in leadership, governance, and technical committees.
    
    
  • Advocacy Updates – Up-to-date information on relevant legislation, regulatory issues, and calls to action to help advance AAPA’s legislative agenda.
    
    
  • Press Releases – Official AAPA announcements to the media, influencers, policymakers and the public, to help build support for and understanding of the essential role and value of ports.
    
    
  • Member Ports Map & Multimedia – Discover the primary cargoes, channel depths, contact information, websites, image galleries, social media and multimedia links for AAPA member ports.
    
    
• Professional Development – AAPA offers professional development through education, training and certification programs. AAPA’s Professional Development Programs (Port Professional Manager (PPM®) is an unparalleled industry certification designed to shape the future of port leadership and enhance port management professionalism. AAPA Professional Development Programs aim to lead through innovation, nurturing the development of industry professionals as they shape the future of port infrastructure, the supply chain, and global trade.
  
  
• AAPA Career Center – The port and maritime industry’s one-stop shop for both job seekers and employers, providing current port and maritime industry career opportunities and an online resume bank of port professionals.
  
  
• AAPA Lighthouse Awards – Annual awards program recognizing the best port programs and projects that stand as a beacon of excellence across the industry.

Questions? Contact your AAPA staff. We are here for you!