Port of Long Beach Nets Grant for Pier B On-Dock Rail Project
11 Jan

Port of Long Beach Nets Grant for Pier B On-Dock Rail Project

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations
The Port of Long Beach’s Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility recently received a financial boost from the federal government. The port recently netted a $52.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration for the project, which would allow the port to process more cargo by rail and reduce the environmental impact of moving cargo by trucks. “This is great news to hear at the end of what will be our busiest year ever,” port Executive Director Mario Cordero said. “We appreciate the U.S. Department of Transportation’s support for this important project. It will help to move…
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USCG-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop to be Offered in Seattle
11 Jan

USCG-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop to be Offered in Seattle

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News
Mariners and those in the commercial fishing industry have an opportunity next month to learn how to deal with hypothermia, near drowning and other First Aid situations while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal plan to host a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea workshop on Feb. 24. The workshop plans to cover various topics such as CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia and cold water response, shock and trauma, burns and fractures and choking and patient immobilization. The workshop is $100 per person or $50 for commercial fishermen. Attendees must register for the event…
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Port of Seattle Commission Welcomes First Women of Color
11 Jan

Port of Seattle Commission Welcomes First Women of Color

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations
The Port of Seattle recently welcomed Toshiko Hasegawa and Hamdi Mohamed, the first women of color to be part of its port commission in its 110-year history. Hasegawa, who also serves as executive director of Washington State’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, said she wants to prioritize tackling supply chain issues, broadening economic opportunities and decreasing pollution. “I am proud to be elected the first woman of Asian ancestry on the Port of Seattle Commission,” Hasegawa said. “The Port of Seattle holds the key to a robust economy, healthy environment, and thriving communities, and I want to help the…
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SSA Marine Transitioning to Renewable Diesel Fuel
07 Jan

SSA Marine Transitioning to Renewable Diesel Fuel

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News
SSA Marine recently announced that it expects to be the first marine terminal at the Port of Long Beach to move its fleet of cargo-handling equipment from fossil fuel to renewable diesel fuel. The transition, which is anticipated to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 68% throughout the three terminals SSA runs at Long Beach, encompasses more than 230 pieces of equipment. “Cutting these emissions would not be possible without the leadership shown by partners like SSA Marine,” port Executive Director Mario Cordero said. “SSA’s vision and hard work in making their operations cleaner shows the goods movement industry the way…
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Re-Elected Port of Everett Commissioner Sworn In
07 Jan

Re-Elected Port of Everett Commissioner Sworn In

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations
U.S. Navy veteran and retired Boeing manufacturing engineer David Simpson is again serving as a Port of Everett commissioner, now representing Port District 1 for a full six years. He was first elected in 2019 to serve the two-year balance of former Port Commissioner Troy McClelland's six-year term. Simpson, who was officially sworn into office in a virtual ceremony Wednesday, won re-election in November to serve constituents in parts of the north Everett waterfront and east to the Snohomish River. “I am honored to continue my work on behalf of the citizens of Port District 1 as their commissioner, providing…
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USCG Completes Marine Safety Task Force Effort in Alaska
07 Jan

USCG Completes Marine Safety Task Force Effort in Alaska

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Task Force (MSTF) recently completed work bolstering security and relationships in Western Alaska and the Arctic, visiting 95 remote communities, monitoring six fuel-to-shore transfers and inspecting 128 fuel storage facilities, 470 commercial fishing vessel exams and five gold dredge exams in 2021. First initiated in 2019, the task force’s main goal is to advance public safety and marine environment protection efforts year-round. The task force is already planning for the 2022 summer surge season, with a focus on deepening relationships with Alaska communities. “Tribal and municipal governments throughout rural Alaska often have…
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New Port of Oakland Attorney Named
07 Jan

New Port of Oakland Attorney Named

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations
Assistant Port Attorney Mary Richardson was recently named the Port of Oakland’s new port attorney, taking over for the retiring Michele Heffes. In her new role, Richardson will oversee the port’s staff of lawyers, legal assistants and secretaries and advise on contract talks and other legal issues related to the port. For the last 13 years, Richardson has been involved in the legalities of some of the port’s biggest projects, including talks to construct Cool Port and the Seaport Logistics Complex and grant funding that would allow for shore power at marine terminals. “Mary has been involved in every important…
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From the Editor: New Year’s Resolution
04 Jan

From the Editor: New Year’s Resolution

Mark Edward NeroFrom the Editor, News, News Briefs, PMM Online News
As we all get into the swing of 2022, I’d like to wish you a very happy and prosperous new year. I truly hope that this turns out to be a wonderful year for all sectors of the maritime goods movement industry, including shippers, BCOs, 3PLs, longshore workers, boat builders, tug operators, drayage firms, etc. Due to the pandemic, the past couple of years have been tough on some of the above sectors, as COVID has shaken up the entire world. Even as we’ve managed to get things back on the right track, obstacles keep popping up. But these things…
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Port of Los Angeles Considering Dwell Fee for Empties
04 Jan

Port of Los Angeles Considering Dwell Fee for Empties

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations
Ocean carriers could be fined for empty containers that dwell for nine or more days at marine terminals at the Port of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Harbor Commission is expected to consider the fee at its Jan. 13 board meeting. If approved, the fee would go into effect Jan. 30, and would charge ocean carriers $100 for every empty that lingers at terminals beyond nine days, rising in daily increments of $100 per empty until it’s removed. The fee is similar in nature to an import container dwell fee that Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach jointly…
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Dwell Times at San Pedro Bay Ports Remain High, PMSA Says
04 Jan

Dwell Times at San Pedro Bay Ports Remain High, PMSA Says

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations
The amount of time an import stays on the docks at the San Pedro Bay ports before leaving by truck increased in November, according to new data from the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. The average dwell time for containers leaving terminals by trucks last month was 8.37 days, notably higher than October’s 7.64-day average. Meanwhile, the average dwell time for containers leaving the ports by rail fared better last month, with dwell times improving from an average of 3.9 days in October to 3.5 days in November, according to PMSA data. “The pandemic-related surge continues, the overall supply chain remains…
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