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2018 ANNUAL REPORT // 85TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
THE
ASSOCIATION OF
PACIFIC PORTS
was founded in
1913
THE PORT CELEBRATES
Events showcase the Port’s global reach
IN 1933 ASSOCIATION OF PACIFIC PORTS informative sessions of the conference,
the Deep Water 105TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE all guests were treated to a boat tour of
Shipping Channel In mid-July, the Port hosted the 105th the Port. As a closing event, attendees
was established with Annual Conference for the Association were treated to a classic American
an initial depth of of Pacific Ports (APP). This mobile pastime: attending a Stockton Ports
baseball game. Dinner entertainment
conference brings international industry
26 FEET professionals together to network, share also included Mariachi Rincon de Romos.
innovation and creative solutions to the
challenges facing the goods movement PORT COMMEMORATES 85TH
industry. “While the Port of Stockton YEAR OF SUCCESS
participates annually in the conference, On February 1, the Port of Stockton and
hosting the event in 2018 allowed the 200 close international and local
Port of Stockton the chance to showcase community leaders and friends,
our successful operation and our colleagues and industry partners
community partners that drive our gathered at the Haggin Museum in
mission every day,” stated Port Director Stockton to celebrate the Port’s 85th
Richard Aschieris. The Port of Stockton Anniversary. To pay homage to the Port’s
took great pride planning the itinerary for worldwide trade partners, the event
the 2018 conference by blending local featured exquisite cuisine from 11 di erent
flavor with worldly experiences for both countries including Italy, Chile, Japan,
industry professionals and their Norway, Mexico, Belgium, Brazil, China,
companion travelers. The opening night Greece and the United States. Members
reception, held at the Port’s own Lindley of the Commission and the Port Director
House, featured Stockton Bukkyo Taiko addressed attendees and shared stories
Drummers who actively engaged the of the Port’s triumphant history and
audience. Port Commissioner and APP accomplishments while also providing a
President Blanchard o cially called the peak into the Port’s exciting future.
conference to order. In addition to the
