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WWW.AAPA-PORTS.ORG/TRAINING Share in AAPA s Education, Training and Professional Development Opportunities Build your professional skills with AAPA s diverse roster of education and training programs. This year s schedule will expand your knowledge of industry trends while keeping you abreast of the hot issues facing the industry. Whether it is the Panama Canal expansion, freight mobility or sustainability, AAPA has it all. As always, AAPA seminars offer invaluable opportunities for networking, exchanging information on best practices, and learning the latest industry trends. AAPA is your passport to greater knowledge.

2009 Calendar of Programs JANuary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 april 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Shifting International Trade Routes Port Administration & Legal Issues february 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Latin American/Caribbean Executive Management Conference Cruise Seminar march 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 may 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Executive Management Conference Commissioners Seminar june 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Spring Conference Port Operations, Safety & Information Technology Seminar Public Relations Seminar

july 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 october 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Port Security Seminar & Expo 98 th Annual Convention september 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 november 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Marine Terminal Management Training (AAPA/NAWE/MARAD) Facilities Engineering Seminar also look for... Specialized training opportunities relevant to TODAY s issues: Public-Private Partnerships Workshop Applying AAPA s new awareness messages TWIC post enforcement and reader implementation For the latest details on all of our programs, check out the website at www.aapa-ports.org/training

Seminar descriptions Shifting International Trade Routes January 15-16 Tampa, Florida $325/ $175 U.S. Federal Government employees Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2900 Bayport Drive Tampa, FL 33607 Phone: (813) 874-1234 Fax: (813) 207-6790 Rate: $229.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: December 19, 2008 Back by popular demand, AAPA and the U.S. Maritime Administration are co-sponsoring this special workshop that will look at shifting international trade routes. The program will address the implications of the expansion of the Panama Canal, trade trends through the Suez Canal, and the likelihood of using Arctic trade routes. The program will explore: Shifts in global trade patterns Update on the Panama Canal expansion Trade trends through the Suez Canal The viability of transportation through the Arctic region Trade lane competition and its impact on waterside and terminal development Landside and inland infrastructure development to meeting future infrastructure needs Latin American & Caribbean Executive Management Conference February 3-5 Miami, Florida Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel & Marina 1633 North Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 33132 Phone: (305) 374-3900 Fax: (305) 536-6411 Rate: $209.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: January 12, 2009 L- Required This very popular biennial program was designed to cater to Latin American and Caribbean ports. Learn about the key issues relevant to port professionals in the Caribbean and Latin America at this growing hemispheric conference. Topics will address: Port security Privatization The Panama Canal expansion Port operating strategies Dredging/navigation issues Cruise Seminar February 18-20 Mazatlán, México El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel Av. Camarón Sóbalo s/n, P.O. Box 813 Mazatlán, México, 82110 Phone: 011-52-669-913-3333 Fax: 011-52-669-914-0476 Rate: $131.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: January 23, 2009 Elective The cruise industry continues to grow as cruise lines expand their itineraries and look for and establish new ports of call. Those in the industry, port managers and marketers alike, must stay abreast of the current trends. AAPA s annual cruise seminar is the place to hear about: Cruise line executives Policy/regulatory issues facing cruise ports Cruise port security Moving people more efficiently Environmental issues Incident planning Destination marketing XVIII Latin American Congress of Ports Margarita Island, Venezuela *please visit aapa-ports.org/training for more information 2009 Seaports Today Education & Training Programs for Seaports Authorities & Related Services Industries www.aapa-ports.org/training

Can You Meet Today s Port Leadership Challenges? Find out at this Year s Executive Management Conference The challenges facing port leaders today including trade growth, enhanced security, and competing stakeholder interests call for a new level of leadership capability. Not only do port leaders need to think more strategically about the challenges they face to identify innovative solutions, they also need to be resilient in coping with and leading change. AAPA s Executive Management Conference, offered since 1969, is designed to address timely port leadership issues and trends. Byron Hanke,, retired Executive Director of the Port of Vancouver, USA, has brought together a host of experienced port executive directors, senior line department managers, and other maritime industry professionals to share the essentials of port leadership and management. Discover solutions to today s most pressing port challenges! Session Topics Include: Addressing port challenges through strategic thinking Planning for future transportation technologies A port s institutional setting and the implications for port managers Port development and operational strategies in a changing world Strategic thinking in the new normalcy May 4-8 Tampa, Florida $1,900 Member / $2,025 Non-Member Saddlebrook Resort 5700 Saddlebrook Way Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Phone: (813) 973-1111 Fax: (813) 973-1312 Rate: $195.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: April 8, 2009 Required Registration: Space is limited to 50 participants, and reservations fill up quickly. To get the most out of this program and out of respect for all of the speakers involved, we ask that you make a commitment to stay the entire length of the conference. When making your travel arrangements, please keep in mind that the seminar ends at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 8.

Seminar Descriptions Continued Spring Conference March 23-24 Washington, DC $540 Member / $725 Non-Member Willard InterContinental Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 628-9100 Fax: (202) 637-7326 Rate: $329.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: February 27, 2009 Travel to the U.S. capital and the historic Willard Inter-Continental Hotel to this gathering of port professionals from throughout the western hemisphere. The annual Washington People reception and luncheon, renowned for its outstanding speakers, brings together more than 300 legislators, federal agency staff, Congressional staffers, local maritime professionals and AAPA members. Port Administration & Legal Issues Seminar April 15-17 Baltimore, Maryland Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel 300 S. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 962-8300 Fax: (410) 962-8211 Rate: $209.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: March 23, 2009 Elective This biennial seminar uncovers the latest trends, challenges and risk management strategies for port administrators and attorneys. Sessions will address: Obtaining insurance/insurance recovery Protecting port interests in leases and private finance transactions Current developments in human resources Addressing port development challenges Federal Maritime Commission regulation of port activities Environmental issues Minimizing risk and exposure Special Seminar for Members of Port Authority Governing Boards & Commissions May 19-21 Boston, MA Marriott Boston Long Wharf 296 State Street Boston, MA 02109 Phone: (617) 227-0800 Fax: (617) 227-2867 Rate: $259.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: April 27, 2009 This annual program is designed for those who sit on port governing boards and commissions and need to keep abreast of the latest trends within the industry. Whether you are a new or an experienced commissioner, hear from experts within the field and share your own port stories. Port Operations, Safety & Information Technology Seminar June 10-12 Seattle, Washington Renaissance Seattle Hotel 515 Madison Street Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 583-0300 Fax: (206) 624-8125 Rate: $229.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: May 19, 2009 Required This biennial seminar will focus on the integration and cooperation required among these three disciplines to meet increasing demands in a highly competitive port world. Come hear from various supply chain partners and port experts who will share their experiences and discuss innovative approaches to addressing these demands. Freight mobility policy updates Yard management best practices Latest gate technologies Building and maintaining a positive safety culture Implementing operational efficiencies Maximizing terminal throughput Ports role in the supply chain AAPA annual conventions 2008 Anchorage 2009 Galveston 2010 Halifax 2011 Seattle 2012 Detroit 2009 Seaports Today Education & Training Programs for Seaports Authorities & Related Services Industries www.aapa-ports.org/training

From Cargo Handling to Growing Your Bottom Line Marine Terminal Management Training Hosted by AAPA, NAWE and MARAD If you are involved in marine terminal operations (container or non-container) at your port, then don t miss this week-long intensive training course designed to give port professionals hands-on experience and the tools necessary to excel in the industry. From overviews of marine terminal design to a day-long negotiation skills workshop, this seminar covers all the essentials. The seminar hosted by AAPA, the National Association of Waterfront Employers, and the U.S. Maritime Administration features a diverse slate of experts. Erik Stromberg, port industry veteran, and Tony Chiarello, Senior Vice President of AMB Property Corporation and former Deputy Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration, will lead the program. They will be joined by other top-level maritime industry experts in a full program of panel discussions, training sessions, and workshops. Find out how your colleagues are managing today s critical port issues! Session Topics Include: Marine terminal design and container handling systems Negotiation skills training Safety and hazardous material handling Strategies to enhance productivity Where do you draw your line? Dealing with port planning issues in a public setting September 21-25 Long Beach, CA $1,900 Member / $2,025 Non-Member Renaissance Long Beach Hotel 111 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90802 Phone: (562) 437-5900 Fax: (562) 499-2509 Rate: $189.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: August 28, 2009 Required Registration: Space is limited to 50 participants, and reservations fill up quickly. To get the most out of this program, and out of respect for all of the speakers involved, we ask that you make a commitment to stay the entire length of the program. When making your travel arrangements, please keep in mind that the seminar ends at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 25.

Seminar Descriptions Continued Public Relations Seminar June 23-25 Detroit, MI Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243 Phone: (313) 568-8000 Fax (313) 568-8146 Rate: $169.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: June 1, 2009 Join us in America s Motor City to participate in a host of riveting presentations, discussions and sharing of best practices on how PR professionals communicate to the public the value of seaports. Because strategic planning and assessing audience feedback are important to the success of any communications program, the theme for this year s Public Relations Seminar is Strategic Communications Planning, Execution & Measurement. Sessions will include: Planning and implementing public relations programs; An interactive exercise on writing a strategic communications plan; Analysis of image and perception polling; Discussions on media use and publicity alternatives; New and unusual public relations tactics; Inexpensive ways to get targeted audience feedback for measuring the impact of a communications effort. Special Seminar for Public Port Authority Port Directors Date TBA $570 Member / $675 Non-Member Required This special seminar was specifically designed for and is limited to port directors. The format offers an exceptional opportunity for discussion of the major issues affecting port directors and their ports, including legislative and regulatory affairs, industry trends, and management challenges. The program is flexible, focusing on key issues while allowing the opportunity to raise additional topics of interest for discussion. Port Security Seminar and Expo July 22-24 Houston, TX Registration Exhibit Information at www.aapa-ports.org The Westin Oaks 5011 Westheimer Houston, TX 77056 Phone: (713) 960-8100 Fax (713) 960-6554 Rate: $179.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: June 30, 2009 Plan to attend and/or exhibit at this hugely popular seminar addressing key security and safety challenges confronting public seaports. Topics are always timely and incorporate the latest regulatory updates as well as current industry trends. Make your plans early as space fills up quickly for this premier industry event! Federal port security initiatives Special event security Regional security issues Security perspectives from Port Security Directors and Executive Directors Legislative and policy overview TWIC implementation Facilities Engineering Seminar & Expo November 17-19 Charleston, SC Francis Marion Hotel 387 King Street Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: (843) 722-0600 Fax: (843) 723-4633 Rate: $149.00 single/double Hotel Room Cut-off: October 23, 2009 Elective Elective This well-attended event attracts port professionals as well as vendors involved in significant port engineering projects throughout the world. In addition, there will be a table top trade show on Thursday November 18. Always timely, topics include: Port logistics Short Sea Shipping Panama Canal expansion Financing public/private partnerships Port automation and technology Cost containment in design and construction 2009 Seaports Today Education & Training Programs for Seaports Authorities & Related Services Industries www.aapa-ports.org/training

Professional Port Manager Get Credit for Your Participation in AAPA training programs by earning your AAPA offers the opportunity to earn advanced professional certification through our Professional Port Manager ( ) program. AAPA designed this program to assist public port authorities, marine-related organizations, and agencies in hiring or promoting qualified seaport managers and professionals. The requirements for a candidate include completion of a prescribed program of education and training, active participation in one or more of AAPA s technical committees, and preparation and acceptance of an original written contribution to the body of knowledge in the field. AAPA Sponsorship Opportunities Unique Access to Ports Worldwide! Sponsorship is an attractive opportunity for AAPA members who are port service providers and are seeking access to a specific target audience. AAPA sponsors typically receive the following: Opportunity to distribute your company s marketing items Recognition in pre-seminar AAPA marketing materials Recognition (with logo) in the seminar agenda Signage (banners when appropriate) prominently displayed at the event JOIN AAPA AND SAVE ON REGISTRATION AAPA members receive discounted registration fees for education and training programs. Other membership benefits include weekly newsletters, research and information services, and publications. Contact Ed O Connell at eoconnell@aapa-ports.org and join today! AAPA Exhibits Exhibits will be a part of most programs in 2009, and there is no better way to show your best prospects the products and services you are currently offering. The AAPA Annual Convention, October 25-29, 2009, in Galveston, Texas, will also offer an exhibit hall that will be showing the latest in products, services and technology that all in the port industry should know about. For full details, contact Ed O Connell at 703-706-4709 or eoconnell@aapa-ports.org. Podium announcements acknowledging your company s sponsorship Possible tabletop exhibit opportunities Sponsors choose their level of contribution through selection of the function(s) they wish to sponsor (continental breakfast-$2,000, coffee breaks-$1,000, lunch or a reception-$5,000 - all estimates). For detailed information on upcoming meetings and the types of sponsorship available, please contact Ed O Connell at (703) 706-4709 or eoconnell@aapa-ports.org. american association of port authorities 1010 duke st, alexandria, va 22314