Alaska & Hawaii Ports:  Upgrades and Improvements

Alaska & Hawaii Ports: Upgrades and Improvements

By Mark Edward Nero Alaska and Hawaii may not be part of the contiguous U.S., but being physically apart from the rest of America doesn’t mean that their maritime industries are lying dormant, waiting for something to happen. In fact, commercial maritime operations throughout the Aloha State and the Last Frontier have been busy planning infrastructure upgrades and performing terminal improvements. Here are some of the noteworthy developments at major seaports in each state. Port of Alaska Perhaps the most notable news at the Port of Alaska came in the form of a fairly simple change. In June, a ceremony…
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Alaska and Hawaii Shipping: Transformation and Recovery

Alaska and Hawaii Shipping: Transformation and Recovery

The Alaska and Hawaii regions are in the midst of transformation and recovery. The Port of Alaska is not only undertaking long-awaited infrastructure projects to keep goods flowing in the future, the port itself may soon undergo a name change. In July, a panel recommended renaming it the Don Young Port of Anchorage to honor the longtime congressman who died in 2022. A final decision is expected by the state Assembly in the coming weeks. In Hawaii, the community continues to work toward recovery after an August wildfire killed an estimated 97 people, displaced at least 11,000 others and caused…
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Alaska & Hawaii: 2021 Update

Alaska & Hawaii: 2021 Update

As those in the know are already aware, there’s potential for growth in the Alaska and Hawaii regions. For years, West Coast companies have been cultivating a presence in the two states, expanding services, investing in new ships and lending their expertise to projects that are expected to bolster the states’ economies.    Whether it’s new vessels or infrastructure projects, interesting things are happening in Alaska and Hawaii. Here’s a look at what’s been happening with respect to the maritime industry within the Aloha State and the Last Frontier. Pasha The Pasha Group’s presence in Hawaii is significant, as the…
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