Long Beach Grants Top $400k
21 May

Long Beach Grants Top $400k

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Earlier this month, the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners awarded 153 sponsorships totaling $419,060 to promote the arts, environment, social justice and historic preservation. The funds went to events such as the Century Villages at Cabrillo Community Resources Fair, the Khmer Girls in Action Yellow Lounge Cultural Arts Showcase, the Long Beach Playhouse Radio Hour Fundraiser and the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade. “With the sponsorship program, the port is honored to be in a position to help local organizations support vibrant programs and beneficial projects throughout our community,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Tracy Egoscue. “The sponsorships…
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Hawaii Sees Largest Cruise Ship
21 May

Hawaii Sees Largest Cruise Ship

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Earlier this month, Honolulu received its largest ever cruise vessel to call in its harbor. Royal Caribbean Cruise’s Ovation of the Seas made its first visit May 2, carrying approximately 5,000 passengers, which is “double what Honolulu Harbor typically sees from other cruise vessels visiting Honolulu,” according to the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), which facilitated ground transportation within harbor property. The extra-large arrival prompted HDOT to release alerts cautioning the public on traffic delays on Nimitz Highway/Ala Moana Boulevard near Pier 2 during Ovation’s short stay as passengers left and boarded the cruise vessel.
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Seattle’s Maritime Economy
17 May

Seattle’s Maritime Economy

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Seattle area fishing and recreational boating industries are significant revenue and job generators, according to a new economic report released by the Port of Seattle. Approximately $671.3 million and 7,000 direct jobs come from commercial fishing facilities on port property, while almost $729 million and more than 3,600 jobs derive from recreational boating related facilities. “Port of Seattle properties related to fishing and recreational boating continue to thrive and anchor economic prosperity while providing over 10,000 good paying, family wage jobs in this region,” said Port of Seattle Commissioner Peter Steinbrueck. “This economic impact report confirms that these industries can…
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Oakland to Stay in Port Business
17 May

Oakland to Stay in Port Business

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Port of Oakland officials assured shipping executives in a letter sent earlier this week that the port remains committed to growing its maritime business. This comes shortly after the commission agreed to a term sheet that would allow the Oakland Athletics to move forward on plans for a 35,000-seat stadium with nearby housing at the port’s Howard Terminal. “In partnership with you, we’ve achieved great things at the Port of Oakland,” the port said in a letter signed by President of the Board of Port Commissioners Ces Butner and Port Executive Director Chris Lytle. “The plan now is to build…
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Longshore Worker Killed
17 May

Longshore Worker Killed

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
An International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) worker has died and another was seriously injured Wednesday in an industrial accident at a Port of Los Angeles container terminal. The incident involving a top loader container handler happened around 7:25 a.m. at Fenix Marine Services at Pier 300, according to the port. The injured worker was taken to Harbor UCLA Medical Center. The employees’ names have not yet been released. “My heart goes out to the families of the victims of this tragic accident and to all the brothers and sisters of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union,” said Port Executive…
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John Lockwood Wins Maritime Achievement Award
17 May

John Lockwood Wins Maritime Achievement Award

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
This morning, May 17, retired US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Lockwood was awarded the 67th annual Puget Sound Maritime Achievement Award for his exemplary service to the Puget Sound maritime industry. The award was presented to RADM Lockwood by RADM Steve Metruck, current Executive Director of the Port of Seattle and former Commander of US Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, at the annual Seattle Maritime Festival Breakfast. RADM Lockwood has worked in the Seattle maritime industry for more than 17 years, following a distinguished career in the United States Coast Guard. Overall, he has more than 50 years of…
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‘New’ Cranes for Everett
17 May

‘New’ Cranes for Everett

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
This week, Foss Maritime headed to the Port of Los Angeles to pick up two gantry cranes, formerly installed at the Everport Terminal, that will be used at the Port of Everett’s upgraded South Terminal. The cranes are a key component of the $57 million modernization project, which will allow the port to accommodate the next generation of over-dimensional cargo, including aerospace parts for the new 777X. “The completion of this upgrade will add another full-service berth at the Port to accommodate project, bulk, breakbulk, high and heavy and containerized cargoes,” said Carl Wollebek, the port’s chief operating officer. “We…
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AML VP Takes Board Seat at Highline College
14 May

AML VP Takes Board Seat at Highline College

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News
Jake Maenpa, vice president of Alaska Marine Lines, will now serve on the advisory board for the Global Trade and Supply Chain Management Program at the Highline College in Des Moines, Wash. He takes over for Lynden Transport retiree Mike Oliver, who served as a longtime board member. As one of the six companies donating to support the program, Lynden recently gave $5,000 toward the college's study abroad curriculum, which assists students in following the supply chain on local, national and international levels. Students will study global transportation and trade in China and other locations.
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Big Numbers for Redwood City
14 May

Big Numbers for Redwood City

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Redwood City recently posted record cargo numbers, reaching 2 million metric tons in the third quarter of its current fiscal year and generating $7.1 million in revenue. It is a 22 percent increase when compared to the same period last year, and nearly $900,000 more than the previous year’s financial performance of $6.2 million. “Following a record-breaking year in FY 2017-18, these results reinforce the Port’s significance supporting economic growth in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area,” said Lorianna Kastrop, Port Commission chair. “We anticipate strong results to continue through the rest of the fiscal year.” Vessel…
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Seattle Cruise Development Moves Forward
14 May

Seattle Cruise Development Moves Forward

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Seattle has whittled down the number of firms it could partner with on the development and management of a new cruise facility at the north end of Terminal 46 for the 2022 cruise season. The port recently announced the following teams: • Cruise Industry Leaders Group, a partnership between Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd., MSC Cruises S.A., Carnival Corporation and SSA Marine, Inc., a subsidiary of Carrix, Inc. • Global Ports Holding Plc and Civil & Building North America, Inc. • Ports America and Jacobs Engineering Group “We are delighted about the prospect of partnering with each of…
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