Building Partnerships Throughout the Pacific

Providing a forum for ports to network and build relationships within the port community; to learn and share best practices and innovations; and to demonstrate leadership in fostering good relations across the Pacific Ocean.

About us

As drivers of economic growth, facilitating trade and generating thousands of jobs, ports of the Pacific Ocean share a common vision: To provide an efficient, fluid, and cost-effective supply chain in a safe, environmentally sustainable and economically viable manner. The Association of Pacific Ports assists Member Ports in achieving this vision by enabling the sharing of best practices and lessons learned, peer-to-peer networking, and professional development.

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JOINING APP HAS ITS BENEFITS!

The Association of Pacific Ports (APP) is a trade and information association founded in 1913 as the Pacific Coast Association of Port Authorities (PCAPA) for the purpose of promoting increased efficiency and effectiveness of the ports of the Pacific.

Programs of the APP are aimed at enhancing the technical and governance expertise of commissioners and other port officials through meetings, educational seminars, and the exchange of appropriate communications. These programs are also pertinent to the needs of ports’ management and technical staff.

APP 's Winter Conference — January 29 to 31, 2025

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January 29 to 31, 2025 at the Kahala Resort in Honolulu, O’ahu.

Join the members of the Association of Pacific Ports in Honolulu, O’ahu this coming January 29 to 31, 2025 as we once again “meet in the middle” for our Winter Conference. Hawaii offers the perfect middle meeting point for members on both sides of the Pacific to further build relationships, learn and share best practices, and conduct Association business.

Stay tuned for details coming soon!

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The overarching goal of the APP is to create a community for ports and supporting stakeholders that fosters good relations and collaboration among members and the maritime industry as a whole. Focused on all three prongs of port control — governance, management and operations, our robust communication and outreach strategies are dedicated to promoting the increased efficiency of ports and harbors.

As you develop your communication and marketing plans for the coming year, we invite you to learn more about opportunities to participate with the APP.