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.

All ports located in areas tributary to the Pacific Ocean are eligible to join APP. Current members include ports in American Samoa, British Columbia, California, Hawaii, Micronesia (Marshall Islands, Guam, Saipan, and Pohnpei), Oregon, Taiwan, Tonga, and Washington State.
The association provides an Annual Conference each August and a Winter Conference each January. Other meetings and seminars are hosted on specific topics. The Pacific Current newsletter is published monthly for APP members.

Don’t take our word for it, hear from our Members…

To ensure the APP is meeting the needs of its members, we have developed the following benefits of membership:

APP CONFERENCES

In addition to significant savings for conference registration, Port Members are provided a key opportunity to directly engage with their peers to discuss key topics of importance, learn best practices and lessons learned, and build networks that will last beyond the days of the conference. In addition, the APP’s semi-annual conferences (one in summer, another in winter) provide numerous opportunities to engage with key port suppliers to gain insights into new technology, new services and new products on the market that will assist in improving management practices. Details on our upcoming conference can be found at: www.PacificPortsConference.com.

STRONG COMMUNICATIONS

Pacific Ports Magazine — In keeping with the mandate of the APP, Pacific Ports Magazine allows members to share insights, announcements and news of projects and activities; and solutions to issues that other ports may be experiencing. Currently published three times per year, Pacific Ports Magazine is mailed to ports and port stakeholders throughout the Pacific (including non-members). APP offers writing services at no charge to produce articles for members who do not have that resource in-house.

E-News – Distributed twice per month, the APP E-News is emailed to an active list of approximately 3,000 contacts within the Pacific Port Community. In addition to providing updates on APP activities, the E-News features timely press releases and information from Members (a service exclusive to Members only).

INDUSTRY REPRESENATION & COLLABORATION

APP acts as a liaison between Port Members and Associate Members (businesses and organizations who support the goals of the APP and its Port Members), providing connections for expertise and knowledge. In addition, the APP has developed key relationships with trade publications, not-for-profit trade associations, and government stakeholders to facilitate enquiries from Port Members who require assistance with issues being experienced.

DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP

One of the key goals of the APP is to allow Port Members to learn from each other in the areas of governance, management, and operations as well as identify opportunities for collaboration. Port Members who participate in the APP are demonstrating a commitment to encourage and facilitate the port sector of the marine industry to become an efficient, fluid, and cost-effective partner in the global supply chain.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Every Member can access business development and marketing opportunities offered by the APP, including:

Dedicated page on the APP website (pacificports.org) searchable Membership Directory.
Use of APP’s in-house writers for drafting of news releases and development of advertisements and marketing materials.
Priority over non-members for conference presentations.
Discounted advertising rates for APP communications (Pacific Ports Magazine, APP E-News, web banner ads).

Questions? Contact Jane McIvor (jane@pacificports.org / 604-893-8800) to discuss your priorities and ideas.

Download our Port Membership brochure.
Download our Associate Membership brochure.

Or complete our on-line form: Please note: confirmation that your form was submitted successfully will be sent from the Association’s administration office. Depending on the time sent, there may be a slight delay. If you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours, please contact: Jane McIvor (jane@pacificports.org / 604-893-8800). Thanks!

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