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News Release
FOR RELEASE - November 6, 2024
Contact: Shawn Balcomb, press@aapa-ports.org

American Association of Port Authorities
Phone: (202) 792-4033
www.aapa-ports.org

Statement from AAPA President Cary Davis on 2024 Election Results

Washington, D.C. — The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President and CEO, Cary S. Davis, today issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 election:

“America’s ports wish to congratulate the newly elected Trump – Vance Presidential Administration,” stated Cary S. Davis, AAPA President and CEO, a former Trump Administration and Republican Congressional staffer. “Ports have always and will continue serving our country by delivering the goods, cargo, and cruise passengers necessary for a growing and vibrant economy in the global marketplace. AAPA looks forward to working closely with our Federal Government partners to get shovels in the ground faster, continue rebuilding our critical infrastructure, and strengthen the resiliency of our nation’s ports over the next four years.”

About AAPA:

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is the unified voice of port leaders and maritime industry partners across the Western Hemisphere who serve a vital role in job-creation, international competitiveness, and economic prosperity. Connecting small business owners, retailers, and manufacturers to the global marketplace, AAPA member organizations advocate for national policies and infrastructure investments in support of a resilient global supply chain and a positive impact on the way people live, work, travel, and engage in commerce.

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