Tag: AAPA

The Dredging Contractors of America welcomes Chris Connor as the new President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).  Mr. Connor began leading the AAPA last month, and he has not wasted anytime filling key positions.   Mr. Connor is the former Global CEO of Wallenius Wilhemsen Logistics (WWL).  He also served in executive and leadership roles with Unites States Lines and Crowley Maritime Corporation, and is…

Critical water infrastructure projects will improve our Nation’s ports, harbors, and waterways, create good-paying American jobs, and incentivize businesses to buy and use American products

Today (October 10, 2018), the US Senate voted 99-1 in favor of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018/Water Resources Development Act otherwise known as WRDA 2018.  In September, the Bill passed in the US House by unanimous voice vote (435-0).

Commenting on passage of…