Dredging Begins in Bellingham
27 Dec

Dredging Begins in Bellingham

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Efforts to return the Squalicum Waterway to its authorized width and depth are now under way. Earlier this month, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Port of Bellingham launched a 45-day, $2.2 million waterfront infrastructure project, which involves dredging approximately 254,000 cubic yards of material from the waterway and transporting it by barge to disposal sites. Long Beach-based Curtin Maritime Corp has been contracted to perform the work. “Maintenance dredging of the Squalicum Waterway is long overdue,” said Bellingham Cold Storage President Doug Thomas, whose company teamed with the port to secure the federal funding needed to perform…
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Port of Seattle Adopts Environmental Justice Policy
27 Dec

Port of Seattle Adopts Environmental Justice Policy

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Seattle recently adopted the Duwamish Valley Community Benefits Commitment, a policy that will foster economic opportunities in this port-adjacent community. “The Port of Seattle is excited to continue working with the Duwamish Valley community in providing greater opportunities to near-Port neighborhoods that are disproportionately impacted by environmental justice issues,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Stephanie Bowman. “We’ve seen great results so far, and we look forward to engaging more community groups to continue this innovative and impactful work.” The policy is the culmination of three years of work between the port and Duwamish Valley community and…
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LTI Moves Homes for Vets
20 Dec

LTI Moves Homes for Vets

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
To assist the nonprofit Impossible Roads Foundation with a special Veterans Day project, LTI, Inc. employees drove from Seattle to Ferndale, Wash., to deliver 13 Matson-donated 40-foot high-cube containers that were transformed into homes for disabled veterans in Whatcom County. Every tiny home created has been dubbed 'The Impossible Tiny Home' because “it is a small miracle that all of the materials, insight, design, labor, and personnel came together to build them,” said John Hope of the Impossible Roads Foundation. "You guys truly are lifesavers," Hope wrote to LTI, Inc. "We do not know how we could build and provide…
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Oakland Hires New Attorney
20 Dec

Oakland Hires New Attorney

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
Michele Heffes is the Port of Oakland’s new Port Attorney, the first woman to hold the title in the port’s 92-year history. Heffes, a 31-year port veteran, takes over for Danny Wan, who became the Port’s Executive Director on Nov. 14. She started at the port in 1988 as an environmental scientist. In 1993, she became a Deputy Port Attorney, then served other roles in the Port Attorney’s Office, including Assistant Port Attorney. “I’m honored to serve as the Port Attorney for the preeminent public institution in the Bay Area,” said Heffes. “I look forward to working with the Board…
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Seattle Wins Cruise Port Award
20 Dec

Seattle Wins Cruise Port Award

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Major online cruise resource Cruise Critic recently bestowed The Port of Seattle the honor of Best North American Homeport 2019 and listed Seattle as a ‘Cruiser’s Choice’ in their Top 5 Destinations of 2019. Cruise Critic described Seattle as “the perfect Pacific Northwest jump-off to the Last Frontier,” praising the free Port Valet for passengers and its plans to open an environmentally friendly terminal in 2023. “We thank Cruise Critic for their award for Best Homeport 2019, this is a huge honor for the Port of Seattle,” said Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins. “We’ve worked hard each year to welcome cruise…
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Cargo Still Down at Long Beach
20 Dec

Cargo Still Down at Long Beach

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Tariffs continue to affect cargo movement at the Port of Long Beach, which saw its numbers fall nearly 4 percent last month. Long Beach handled 599,985 TEUs, a 3.5 percent decrease compare to November 2018, with imports dropping 8.3 percent to 293,287 TEUs. Meanwhile, exports rose 6.9 percent to 123,705 TEUs and empty containers dipped 1.7 percent to 182,992 TEUs. “The effects of these tariffs are being felt by everyone, from American manufacturers and farmers to the consumers who purchase goods moving through our Port complex,” said Port Executive Director Mario Cordero. “As we wait for a resolution to this…
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USCG Teams with University of Washington
17 Dec

USCG Teams with University of Washington

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The US Coast Guard will be formally collaborating with the University of Washington Tacoma to develop the next generation of Coast Guard leaders. Officials from the agency and the university took part in a signing ceremony at William W. Philip Hall last week. "The Coast Guard is excited to work with the University of Washington Tacoma to provide further opportunities for leadership, scholarships, and paths for public service,” said Rear Adm. Jack Vogt, commander of the 13th Coast Guard District. “Together we will work to teach, develop, and guide the future men and women who will lead our country, especially…
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Washington Maritime Accelerator
17 Dec

Washington Maritime Accelerator

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Eleven startups have been chosen to take part in Washington state’s first maritime accelerator scheduled to launch next month, according to Washington Maritime Blue, the Port of Seattle, and WeWork Labs. The 11 companies – of which more than 30 percent were founded by women and 70 percent are based in Washington state – are Beam Reach, Discovery Health, ecoSpears, eOceans, Equll, MER Equipment, Net Your Problem, oneTank, OneForNeptune, Pure Watercraft, and SPBES. Over the next four months, the companies will be housed at WeWork Labs where they will receive intensive programming, as well as access to WeWork Labs’ global…
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Clean Truck Workshop Webcast
17 Dec

Clean Truck Workshop Webcast

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Want to hear more about the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach’s Clean Truck Program rate proposal but can’t physically attend the workshop on Dec. 18? You can catch it live online at www.polb.com/webcast. As part of the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update, a proposed 2020 rate structure on trucks handling containers to and from marine terminals is being considered in an effort to quicken the San Pedro Bay truck fleet’s conversion to cleaner trucks. Rebates may be possible for trucks that meet near-zero or zero-emissions. The workshop, which will include a presentation on the proposed rate and…
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Los Angeles to Team with Indonesian Port
17 Dec

Los Angeles to Team with Indonesian Port

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Los Angeles and Indonesia Port Corporation (IPC) PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero) will team up to share best practices related to infrastructure, operations and trade competitiveness. Officials from both ports recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on issues ranging from the environment to technology that boosts supply chain efficiency. “Increased global competitiveness, supply chain innovation and the more widespread use of sustainable operations technology can only happen if ports join forces in earnest to share ideas and expertise,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “This agreement today is another example of the…
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