The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is a trade association, founded in 1912, that represents over 150 port authority organizations throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, AAPA protects and advances the common interests of its diverse members as they connect their communities with the global transportation system. Member ports vary in size, cargo and vessel types handled, operating structure and ge...
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The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is a trade association, founded in 1912, that represents over 150 port authority organizations throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, AAPA protects and advances the common interests of its diverse members as they connect their communities with the global transportation system. Member ports vary in size, cargo and vessel types handled, operating structure and geographic service area.
According to AAPA, America's ports are gateways to the world and a critical component in economic health and national defense. On average, each of the 50 states relies on 13 to 15 ports to handle its imports and exports, which add up to over $5.5 billion worth of goods moving in and out of U.S. ports every day.
The association has four main goals:
A key issue that AAPA is focusing on is the reorganization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF). AAPA hopes that the fund can be applied in a way that fully benefits...
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