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Your ºÃÉ«TV Membership Benefits

Welcome to the ºÃÉ«TV (ºÃÉ«TV) — the unified voice of seaports in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. We are glad you have joined the community!

ºÃÉ«TV keeps a watchful eye on the critical issues that affect our diversified membership. Your membership provides you and your employees access to the most up-to-date industry information through ºÃÉ«TV publications, webinars, seminars, conferences, and annual programs such as the Legislative Summit and Annual Convention. With the engagement of your organization and others, the maritime community benefits from new insights and fresh perspectives. We are eager to connect and start engaging with you, so let’s get started!

ºÃÉ«TV Membership Benefits Your Entire Staff

Everyone at your organization has access to innovative resources and information, including reduced rates on high-quality professional development training and events among other exclusive member benefits. Take a moment to ensure all your colleagues have created their ºÃÉ«TV accounts by directing them to the ºÃÉ«TV website and selecting the login button at the top. For any questions regarding your membership, contact Liz Mancini, Director of Member Services, lmancini@aapa-ports.org. For assistance creating an ºÃÉ«TV account, or logging in to the website, contact Database Manager, Imani Poindexter, ipoindexter@aapa-ports.org

Overview of Your Benefits and How to Start Engaging

Your membership gives you access to timely industry updates, impactful advocacy in Washington D.C., educational and networking opportunities, ºÃÉ«TV publications, as well as marquee events such as the Annual Convention & Expo. Read on to discover more.

• Meet Your ºÃÉ«TV Board of Directors!
  
  
• Join a Technical Committee that serves you and your business interest and start engaging with peers and seaport industry leaders.
  
  
• Present a webinar. This is a unique opportunity for members, especially our new ISP and SCP members, to gain visibility and get in front of seaport professionals and present thought leadership webinars on timely topics.
  
  
• Register for ºÃÉ«TV Events at special member rates. Our training seminars, conferences, and Annual Convention are all designed to give you a competitive edge and provide invaluable educational and networking opportunities. Interested in sponsoring, exhibiting, or presenting at an event? We have many opportunities for members to be involved! Contact Jonathan Toomey, Vice President of Business Development, Events & Marketing, at jtoomey@aapa-ports.org , and he will work with you to create the perfect sponsorship or exhibit package to fit your budget, and if interested, discuss speaking opportunities with you.
  
  
• Key U.S. Policy Issues – ºÃÉ«TV is the unified voice of U.S. port leaders in Washington. Through compelling advocacy and effective public outreach, ºÃÉ«TV is influencing the most urgent policies shaping the port and freight transportation industry. Our experienced and dedicated team of government and public relations professionals are experts in federal policy and regulation issues that affect our industry. On behalf of our members, we actively monitor, identify, and act on the legislative issues and regulations that matter most to our members. We interact regularly with legislators and policymakers to seek positive outcomes regarding issues that impact our industry.
  
  
•  – An extension of ºÃÉ«TV’s main website, serving as a centralized hub for valuable member resources. Explore newsletter and magazine archives, directories, advertising opportunities, events, the Seaports Blog, and more—all in one convenient location!
  
  
• Receive regular industry updates via ºÃÉ«TV publications and communications:
  
  
  • – Our magazine that features in-depth articles and examines timely issues and relevant port industry insights.
    
    
  • – Weekly e-newsletter with the latest industry news.
    
    
  • ºÃÉ«TV Mobile App – Download “ºÃÉ«TV – Seaport” in the App Store or Google Play Store. Access information and resources right from your phone as well as engage directly with other members. 
    
    
  • – Annual comprehensive profile and directory of member port authorities, terminal operators, industry solution providers and supply chain partners.
    
    
  • – Official buyers guide where you can find the products and services to help your organization succeed.
    
    
  • – This exclusive member benefit is the “go-to” source for contact information for ºÃÉ«TV members engaged in leadership, governance, and technical committees.
    
    
  • Advocacy Updates – Up-to-date information on relevant legislation, regulatory issues, and calls to action to help advance ºÃÉ«TV’s legislative agenda.
    
    
  • Press Releases – Official ºÃÉ«TV announcements to the media, influencers, policymakers and the public, to help build support for and understanding of the essential role and value of ports.
    
    Member Ports Map & Multimedia – Discover the primary cargoes, channel depths, contact information, websites, image galleries, social media and multimedia links for ºÃÉ«TV member ports.
    
    
• Professional Development – ºÃÉ«TV offers professional development through education, training and certification programs that focus on professionals throughout all phases of their career to ensure there is a steady pipeline of talent to lead ports in the future. ºÃÉ«TV’s Port Professional Manager (PPM®) is an unparalleled industry certification designed to shape the future of port leadership and enhance port management professionalism. Port Professional Associate (PPA®) and Port Professional Executive (PPX®) Credential programs are also offered. Our Professional Development Programs aim to lead through innovation, nurturing the development of industry professionals as they shape the future of port infrastructure, the supply chain, and global trade.
  
  
• ºÃÉ«TV Career Center – The port and maritime industry’s one-stop shop for both job seekers and employers, providing current port and maritime industry career opportunities and an online resume bank of port professionals.
  
  
• ºÃÉ«TV Lighthouse Awards – Annual awards program recognizing the best port programs and projects that stand as a beacon of excellence across the industry.

Questions? Contact your ºÃÉ«TV staff. We are here for you!