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.
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.
October 1, 2025 — The Port Authority of Guam is proud to announce the upcoming Maritime Resilience & Innovation Summit on October 22, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Guam. This
Click here for our Flikr site to see all photos. Click here for presentations. As host port of the APP’s 111th Annual Conference (August 10 to 13, 2025), the Port
September 3, 2025 – The Association of Pacific Ports (APP) is pleased to welcome Conchita Taitano as our newly elected President. Representing the Port Authority of Guam, Ms. Taitano assumes
The official magazine of the Association of Pacific Ports with a focus on issues, activities and updates for Ports encircling the Pacific Ocean. Features: NEW MEMBER PROFILE APP welcomes Net
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.
January 28 to 30, 2026
As the most convenient location in the Pacific Ocean for all members, Hawaii is once again the location for the APP’s Winter Conference! But don’t kid yourself — despite being in a tropical paradise, attendees will be fully engaged on relevant issues for ports. Top-notch presentations from engaging speakers are combined with excellent networking opportunities to make this a not-to-miss conference!
Full details are available at www.PacificPortsConference.com, our dedicated conference site.
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.
