Study Shows Port of Vancouver’s Economic Impact in Canada
03 Sep

Study Shows Port of Vancouver’s Economic Impact in Canada

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations,
The Port of Vancouver in British Columbia is a major job and revenue generator for Canada, creating more than 132,000 jobs and contributing $16.3 billion to the country’s gross domestic product, according to a new Economic Impact Study released Aug. 20 by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the agency that governs the port. The study also showed that nearly 80% of the jobs and economic activities benefiting from port-related operations remain in British Columbia, including more than 103,000 jobs. The jobs pay an average of $88,000 annually, higher than the country’s average wage of $58,000, according to the port. “The…
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Oakland Seaport Joins Freight Logistics Optimization Effort
03 Sep

Oakland Seaport Joins Freight Logistics Optimization Effort

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations, ,
The Port of Oakland is taking part in the U.S. Department of Transportation Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) effort, joining other West Coast seaports in a real-time information-sharing network that improves the movement of goods, the port announced Aug. 21. FLOW, a public-private partnership, allows information to be pulled from a number of sources, including purchase orders and booking data, from importers with information from terminals, rail and ocean carriers, the Northern California seaport said. “We appreciate the USDOT for the opportunity to join the FLOW initiative,” Port Executive Director Danny Wan said in a statement. “FLOW will allow us…
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Ships Asked to Curb Night Anchorage Moves Around Canada’s Gulf Islands
11 Jul

Ships Asked to Curb Night Anchorage Moves Around Canada’s Gulf Islands

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations,
In an effort to lower the impact of trade on its coastal communities, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is asking commercial vessel operators anchoring around British Columbia’s Gulf Islands to curb arrivals and departures at night. Starting July 1, the port authority has encouraging ships operators to conduct arrivals and departures in the area between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. as a way of curbing noise. A six-month trial is being conducted before a permanent decision is made. The time window is part of a larger effort to reduce trade impact on communities. In 2022, more than 75 night vessel…
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California Ports Receive Infrastructure Grants
11 Jul

California Ports Receive Infrastructure Grants

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations, , , ,
The Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland and Stockton seaports last week announced that they have received grants from the State of California to fund several infrastructure projects that they say would improve the supply chain. Of the $1.5 billion in grants announced by California Transportation (Caltrans) Secretary Toks Omishakin, the Port of Los Angeles is receiving $233 million, which goes toward funding the POLA’s Maritime Support Facility (MSF) Improvement and Expansion Project, the Rail Mainline/Wilmington Community & Waterfront Pedestrian Grade Separation Bridge and improvements to the State Route 47/Seaside Avenue and Navy Way Interchange. “This nearly quarter-billion-dollar investment in critical…
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Port of Long Beach Releases Concept Plan for Offshore Wind Facility
16 May

Port of Long Beach Releases Concept Plan for Offshore Wind Facility

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations, ,
The Port of Long Beach on May 9 announced its concept proposal for Pier Wind, a floating offshore wind facility centered around supporting companies involved in future renewable energy efforts along the West Coast. The vision for Pier Wind includes a $4.7 billion facility featuring as many as 400 acres southwest of the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge. The port says that the project would contribute to the state’s efforts to create 25 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2045 and help lower the national expense of offshore wind power by 70% by 2035. “Imagine fully assembled wind turbines capable…
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Port of Oakland, Japanese Officials Discuss Decarbonization Efforts
16 May

Port of Oakland, Japanese Officials Discuss Decarbonization Efforts

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations, ,
Port of Oakland leaders strengthened ties with major trading partner Japan and their joint efforts to green seaport operations during a recent meeting with officials from the Japanese Ministry and the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). The meeting, revealed by the port on May 5, builds on a March clean energy trade mission to Japan that included the Port of Oakland, which sends 16% of its exports to Japan. On that mission, officials shared ways to address climate change, bolster green energy efforts and develop new investment and trade opportunities. Japan is said to be working toward making all its…
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Study: California Ports a Major Economic Generator for U.S.
14 Mar

Study: California Ports a Major Economic Generator for U.S.

Karen Robes MeeksNews Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations, ,
Ports in California account for billions in tax revenue and millions of jobs in the United States, according to a new study prepared by Washington-based consulting firm BST Associates. The study was first shared with state lawmakers in February for Ports Day 2023, a yearly day of advocacy for the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA). According to the study, California ports generated $416 billion in trade value in 2020, $38.1 billion in tax revenue, and an estimated 3.1 million jobs, including over 800,000 export-related jobs and close to 2.3 million import-related jobs. These jobs, according to the study, create…
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Port of Prince Rupert Export Logistics Project Moves Forward
14 Mar

Port of Prince Rupert Export Logistics Project Moves Forward

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations, ,
The Ridley Island Export Logistics Project at the Port of Prince Rupert “is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects,” a determination recently made by Canada’s federal authorities, the Prince Rupert Port Authority announced March 2. The determination completes the federal environmental review process, a prerequisite that allows federal officials to consider the authorizations necessary to move forward on the project, which consists of “an integrated ecosystem of large-scale bulk and breakbulk transload facilities, intermodal rail yard, and a container storage yard” at the south end of Ridley Island. The project allows for the handling of plastic pellets, cereal…
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POLA Seeks Input on Oil Terminal and Wharf Improvement Project
14 Mar

POLA Seeks Input on Oil Terminal and Wharf Improvement Project

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations, ,
The Port of Los Angeles is seeking feedback on a Notice of Preparation/Initial Study (NOP/IS) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report released for the Berths 148-151 (Phillips 66) Marine Oil Terminal and Wharf Improvement Project. A virtual public meeting via Zoom is expected to take place at 5 p.m. on March 15, giving stakeholders an opportunity to comment on the NOP/IS. Located at A Street in Wilmington, the project calls for upgrades to liquid bulk terminal wharves at Berths 148-151 that comply with Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards, which include replacing the timber wharf at Berths 150-151 with…
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Coast Guard Seeks Comment on Navigation for Portage Bay Bridge
28 Feb

Coast Guard Seeks Comment on Navigation for Portage Bay Bridge

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operations, ,
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking the public, and mariners in particular, to weigh in on navigation at Portage Bay Bridge in Seattle. The agency has issued a public notice for Washington Department of Transportation’s request to replace the bridge near Lake Union and is looking for vessel and facility owners and operators and others in the maritime community to discuss navigation needs that the proposed bridge project should meet. “This includes but is not limited to mariners' requirements for horizontal and vertical navigation clearances, placement of bridge protective systems, bridge lighting systems and various other safety measures,” the agency…
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