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.
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The official magazine of the Association of Pacific Ports with a focus on issues, activities and updates for Ports encircling the Pacific Ocean. Features include: Industry Insight with new
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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.
August 10 to 13, 2025 in Nanaimo, B.C.
Hosted by the Port of Nanaimo, the APP’s 111th Annual Conference is set for August 10 to 13, 2025. Join the members of the Association of Pacific Ports in beautiful Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada as we serve to build relationships, learn and share best practices, and conduct Association business.
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.
300 – 1275 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 1A6, Canada.
Email: app@pacificports.org
Phone: (604) 893-8800
