2010-11_ANNUAL_REPORTS_-_FINAL_VERSION_(3)
2010-11_ANNUAL_REPORTS_-_FINAL_VERSION_(3)
2010-11_ANNUAL_REPORTS_-_FINAL_VERSION_(3)
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APEC Port Services Network 20<strong>11</strong><br />
MARAD coordinated the 20<strong>11</strong> meeting of the APEC Port Services Network (APSN) in San<br />
Francisco, CA, September 19-21, 20<strong>11</strong>, the first time the event has been held in the United<br />
States. Timed to follow the APEC Transportation and Energy ministerial meetings also held in<br />
San Francisco the week before, the APSN event opened with a day-long technical workshop on<br />
environmental sustainability initiatives in Pacific ports. Maritime Administrator David Matsuda<br />
delivered the keynote address to a group from port authorities, terminal operators, carriers,<br />
regulatory bodies and environmental and industry organizations from the U.S. West Coast, Asia<br />
and Europe. His remarks promoted U.S. sustainability efforts including MARAD’s Marine<br />
Highways Program, as well as initiatives at individual U.S. West Coast ports.<br />
The APSN is an APEC organization that aims to integrate various sectors of the shipping<br />
industry, facilitate cargo transportation and trade, and enhance cooperation in the ports sector<br />
throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Led by a secretariat in Beijing, its membership includes port<br />
authorities, maritime officials, and industry representatives from 16 APEC member economies.<br />
At this year’s meeting, the U.S. West Coast Collaboration, an industry group representing the<br />
region’s ports, announced its plans to join the APSN advisory board.<br />
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