Long Beach Port Officials Address Cargo Backlog Causes, Potential Solutions
29 Oct

Long Beach Port Officials Address Cargo Backlog Causes, Potential Solutions

Karen Robes MeeksNews
Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero and Deputy Executive Director Noel Hacegaba this week said that the port was during everything it could, including holding talks with stakeholders such as terminal and warehouse operators, to increase the port’s push toward 24/7 operations. The comments came during an Oct. 27 press conference to talk about congestion at Long Beach and the adjoining Port of Los Angeles, and measures that both San Pedro Bay ports have taken to relieve some of the backlog. During normal times, the number of containerships at anchor in the San Pedro Bay is zero. But…
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Port of Long Beach Seeks Solar Power Project Proposals
29 Oct

Port of Long Beach Seeks Solar Power Project Proposals

Karen Robes MeeksNews
The Port of Long Beach is encouraging public and private groups to pitch projects related to solar power generation or solar water heating for facilities that serve children, seniors and those with chronic illnesses. The port plans to fund these types of projects through its Community Grants Program, which was established as a way of investing in projects that help curb the impact to communities most affected by operations at the port. Since 2009 through a previous program, the port has budgeted more than $65 million for these community projects. So far, the port said, it has committed $33.1 million…
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Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Tackling Congestion with Surcharges
26 Oct

Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Tackling Congestion with Surcharges

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Monday announced plans to charge ocean carriers for import cargo that lingers on marine terminals beginning Nov. 1. The new surcharge – the latest in an effort to tackle growing cargo volumes and congestion at the nation’s two busiest seaports – involves charging ocean carriers $100 for every container that stays on the terminal for nine or more days before it leaves by truck. If a container is supposed to leave by rail, ocean carriers will be charged $100 for every container that lingers for three or more days. In both…
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August Imports Up, Exports Down at U.S. West Coast Ports: PMSA
26 Oct

August Imports Up, Exports Down at U.S. West Coast Ports: PMSA

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News
The nation’s two busiest seaports, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, saw gains in imported cargo in August, up 1.4% from the same time a year ago and by 17.5% from the pre-pandemic level of August 2019, according to Pacific Merchant Shipping Association’s latest West Coast Trade Report. “What’s worth noting is that, through the first eight months of this year, the two ports handled 1,270,524 more inbound loaded TEUs than they had in the comparable period in 2019, before anyone had ever heard of COVID-19,” according to the report. The Port of Oakland also saw an increase…
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USCG Warns of Ice Buildup on Moored Boats
26 Oct

USCG Warns of Ice Buildup on Moored Boats

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
U.S. Coast Guard officials in Alaska are reminding boaters to be mindful of safety during the cold season and to regularly clear out any snow and ice building up on their moored vessels. Too much ice and snow buildup could lessen a vessel’s stability and could lead it to sinking and cause property damage and pollution, according to the agency. While out on the water, boaters should always don a life jacket and other proper personal protective equipment. They “can drastically improve the chances of survival if a boater ends up in the water,” the USCG said. “Perform routine vessel…
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Bellingham SeaFeast Highlights Waterfront and Maritime Culture
26 Oct

Bellingham SeaFeast Highlights Waterfront and Maritime Culture

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News
More than 500 people are expected to attend Bellingham SeaFeast 2021 in Bellingham, Wash. on Oct. 30, an outdoor event spotlighting the region’s waterfront and maritime sector. This year’s theme is “Feast of our Seas.” Attendees will be able to check out the new 9,000-square-foot Fishermen’s Pavilion, stroll the spooky Harvest Harbor Walk, meet local fishermen, learn about marine resources, eat seafood and buy from area fishing families at Bellingham Dockside Market. Guests are encouraged to wear a family-friendly costume and go trick-or-treating at various vendors on the Harbor Waterfront Trail. The Pavilion will feature performances from local musicians Timothy…
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California Assemblyman To Discuss Port Congestion
22 Oct

California Assemblyman To Discuss Port Congestion

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
California Assemblyman Patrick O'Donnell will host a joint hearing with the State Senate on Wednesday, Nov. 3 to discuss bottleneck issues at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach along the supply chain and look for ways to address them. The 70th Assembly District representative, who also serves as chairman of the Assembly Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement, is inviting constituents and stakeholders to tune in to watch the hearing live at 9:30 a.m. via https://www.assembly.ca.gov/todaysevents. “The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles play a major role in the global supply chain and are crucial to…
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Port of Seattle’s 2021 Cruise Season Comes to an End
22 Oct

Port of Seattle’s 2021 Cruise Season Comes to an End

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Seattle’s 2021 cruise season closes on Saturday when Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore will leave from Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. After the COVID-19 pandemic stopped cruise traveling for many last year, the port deemed this year’s season a success, thanks in part to safety procedures and best practices at port facilities that were put in place. There were 82 cruise ship calls and about 229,000 paying passengers between July 19 and October 23, according to port data. The port said that it anticipates the 2022 cruise season - which is expected to begin…
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Port of Los Angeles Has Its Busiest-Ever September
22 Oct

Port of Los Angeles Has Its Busiest-Ever September

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Los Angeles last month shattered its busiest September record when it handled 903,865 TEUs, according to new numbers released by the port Wednesday. Last month, Los Angeles moved 468,059 TEUs in imports, amounting to the same number of TEUs as those in September 2020. Meanwhile, the port handled its lowest number of exports in 19 years, moving 75,714 TEUs last month. It was 42% fewer exports compared to September 2020, according to port data. Also, Asia’s demand for empty containers continues, port statistics show. Last month, the number of empty containers exported rose 28% year-over-year to 360,092…
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Port of Vancouver USA CEO Joins AAPA Board
22 Oct

Port of Vancouver USA CEO Joins AAPA Board

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Port of Vancouver CEO Julianna Marler has been named to the Board of Directors for the American Association of Port Authorities, along with four other port heads from around the country. Marler, who was appointed Vancouver USA’s CEO in January 2017 after serving as the port’s Chief Financial Administrative Officer, is the first female CEO in the port’s 105-year history. Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero, who serves as chairman of the board, announced the newly elected board members during the AAPA’s 110th annual convention, which took place Sept. 26-29 in Austin, Texas. The seaport leaders are all…
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