American Association of Port Authorities 2008 Annual Convention

The Port and Municipality of Anchorage is hosting this year's annual conference of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) from September 21st to the 25th. The Association membership encompasses ports from all of the Americas. Seven hundred port delegates from South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Canada and the United States are in attendance.

Venues for the conference include the Anchorage Hilton, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Railroad, Dena'ina Conference Center, and Sourdough Mining Company. Guest speakers include James Bradley author of the bestseller Flags of Our Father and Flyboys, and noted Iditarod Sled Dog Race Champion Martin Buser. Speakers at the conference are making presentations on freight mobility, port security, port project financing, port facility capacity restraints, and the cruise industry.

Having the AAPA annual conference in Anchorage, Alaska is a unique event in the state and six years in it's planning. Staff of the Port has made an exceptional effort to make welcome visitors to our state and ensure a successful gathering.

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