Providing a forum for ports to network and build relationships within the port community; to learn and share best practices and innovations; and to demonstrate leadership in fostering good relations across the Pacific Ocean.
As drivers of economic growth, facilitating trade and generating thousands of jobs, ports of the Pacific Ocean share a common vision: To provide an efficient, fluid, and cost-effective supply chain in a safe, environmentally sustainable and economically viable manner. The Association of Pacific Ports assists Member Ports in achieving this vision by enabling the sharing of best practices and lessons learned, peer-to-peer networking, and professional development.
May 19, 2026 — The Maritime and Port Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications held the “2025 Outstanding Pilots Award Ceremony” today (May 19, 2026). Director Yeh Hsieh-lung
May 19, 2026 — The Port Authority of Guam this week launched a collaborative port-wide emissions inventory effort as part of its federally funded Clean Ports Program, bringing together Port
May 18, 2026 — The Port of Hueneme recently convened global trade leaders, agricultural exporters, and partners for its 13th Annual World Trade Month event, celebrating the Port’s agricultural roots
May 15, 2026 — The Port of Long Beach today unveiled a new center dedicated to defending one of America’s busiest seaports against cyberattacks that could disrupt global goods movement
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.
August 3 to 6, 2026, 2026
Message from Conchita Taitano, Vice Chairperson, Board of Port Authority of Guam and APP President: As the Host Port, the Port Authority of Guam is eager to welcome you to Guam on August 3-6, 2026. The CHamoru people have a word: inafa’maolek (pronounced: in-ah-fah-mow-lek). It means interdependence, harmony, and making things right for the collective good. In a time of global transition, inafa’maolek is not just a cultural value. It’s a strategy that resonates together; we are stronger. That’s the spirit we’ll bring in August. That’s the spirit of APP. We look forward to sharing details over the coming months.
Full details are available at www.PacificPortsConference.com, our dedicated conference site.
The overarching goal of the APP is to create a community for ports and supporting stakeholders that fosters good relations and collaboration among members and the maritime industry as a whole. Focused on all three prongs of port control — governance, management and operations, our robust communication and outreach strategies are dedicated to promoting the increased efficiency of ports and harbors.
As you develop your communication and marketing plans for the coming year, we invite you to learn more about opportunities to participate with the APP.
