The mission statement of the APSN is "Networking for Stronger Port Industry and Better Community".

•  To promote the development of APEC port industry by fostering a more cohesive and cooperative partnership among APEC port and port-related industries;
•  To encourage capacity-building and information sharing;
•  To encourage enhanced safety, security, efficiency and environmental and social responsibility of ports;
• To ensure the interests and views of APEC port industry are duly presented to the competent authorities of the member economies.