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Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

The APDC strives to responsibly and effectively manage the publicly-owned maritime Port of Albany-Rensselaer, driving the economy of the Capital Region and beyond while emphasizing transparency and public stewardship. The APDC’s mission consists of three main tenets:

Effective Management of the Public’s Asset

The APDC leads and manages the maritime operations and infrastructure of the publicly-owned Ports of Albany and Rensselaer the public deserves effective management of, and a return of investment on, their asset – the Port of Albany-Rensselaer. – Economic

 

Economic Contribution to the Region

The APDC’s activities should foster maritime and land-based economic activity, emphasize safety and security, and promote environmental/energy sustainability the port should add value to the Capital Region’s economy.

 

Integrity, Professionalism and Customer Service

The APDC’s decisions and actions must always be rooted in public stewardship – integrity, professionalism, and customer service guide every Port decision and activity.

Through the execution of this mission, APDC has emerged as an award-winning, multi-faceted organization offering world-class facilities and services with a world-wide economic influence.

Performance Measurements

The following are the measurements by which the Albany Port District Commission’s performance and the achievement of its mission may be measured:

  • Estimated Total Economic Impact
  • Estimated total local and statewide jobs supported
  • Ships Entering the Port during per year
  • Tonnage Crossing the Wharfs per year
  • Tonnage being stored in the maritime area
  • Number of Longshore Labor Hours Worked during the year
  • Percent of available real property in the Port being leased for commercial activity
  • Rent per acre being realized from leases to Tenants
  • Operating Profit/Loss