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22 Nov

Port of Seattle to Provide $4 Million for Maritime Training

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, Terminal Operations, Vessel Profilesmaritimetraining, portofseattle

To help nurture the next generation of maritime industry workforce, Port of Seattle commissioners agreed to invest $4.1 million over three years toward that effort, the port announced Nov. 18. The money is expected to be used to collaborate with employers and offer training and help to youths ages 16-24 and internship opportunities that could lead to entry-level full-time work, according to the port. Social services organization Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, sustainable development organization Washington Maritime Blue and private school The Polytech are expected to partner with the port on this pilot program, which seeks to aim resources at…

22 Nov

Container Dwell Fee Again Delayed at LA, Long Beach Ports

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationscontainerdwellfee, pola, polb

Good news for ocean carriers: officials at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have again moved the start date to collect on a fee attached to imports lingering at terminals past their allotted time. The ports announced Nov. 18 that the tentative implementation date of the Container Dwell Fee is now Dec. 16, though this could change depending on how much progress is being made on moving older containers out of congested terminals. Since the start of the pandemic, both ports have seen record amounts of cargo on their docks, leaving ships at anchors and clogging up terminals.…

18 Nov

Prince Rupert Port Authority, Global Ports Holding Seal Cruise Terminal Pact

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationsglobalports, portofprincerupert

Global Ports Holding Plc will operate the Northland Cruise Terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert for at least a decade and also operate the port’s shore excursion program, cruise scheduling and passenger services in 2023, the Prince Rupert Port Authority announced Nov. 14. The port authority and Global Ports have inked a 10-year terminal operating agreement that GPH expects to take over operations in 2023. Officials said the move could bolster the port’s presence as a cruise destination, especially on the Canadian west coast and Alaska. “This 10-year agreement signifies the wealth of opportunity that exists in the Alaskan…

18 Nov

Port of LA’s October Cargo Numbers Tumble

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationscargovolumes, pola

The Port of Los Angeles saw its October cargo volumes tumble 25% from the same time a year ago, moving 678,429 TEUs last month, according to new data released by the port Nov. 15. The port saw loaded imports for October down 28% to 336,307 TEUs and loaded exports down 8.7% to 89,722 TEUs when compared from October 2021 to October 2022, according to the new data. Empty containers last month also dropped 25% to 252,401 TEUs year over year. So far this year, the port has moved more than 8.54 million TEUs, down 6% from the first 10 months…

18 Nov

October Cargo Volumes Rise at Oakland Seaport

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationsportofoakland, TEUs

The Port of Oakland saw its cargo volumes rise 5.9% in October compared to the same time a year ago, handling 145,868 loaded TEUs, according to new data released by the port Nov. 17. The Northern California seaport also reported a 4.8% uptick in loaded exports with 66,408 TEUs and 6.7% jump in full imports with 79,459 TEUs last month compared to October 2021. Even with last month’s cargo gains, it’s “insufficient to reverse the declines from earlier this year,” with long-term indicators forecasting overall declining import cargo numbers, the port declared in a statement. Declining freight rates and high…

15 Nov

October Cargo Volumes Down at Port of Long Beach

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationspolb, TEUs

Slowing consumer demand and a growing number of imports shifting to Gulf and East Coast seaports affected the number of containers coming through the Port of Long Beach last month, the port said Nov. 10. About 658,428 TEUs moved through Long Beach in October, a 16.6% drop from the same time last year, with imports falling 23.7% to 293,924 TEUs and exports dipping 2% to 119,763 TEUs year over year. Meanwhile, empties dropped 13.4% to 244,743 TEUs last month compared to October 2021. “The supply chain is returning back to normal and cargo continues to move, so I am optimistic…

15 Nov

Port of Oakland’s Bond Rating Affirmed

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationsoaklandseaport, portofoakland

The Port of Oakland’s A+ rating for outstanding senior bonds and A rating for outstanding Intermediate Lien and underlying bank bonds have been affirmed by Fitch Ratings, which also said the rating outlook on all bonds is considered stable, the port said Nov. 14. “These ratings reflect continued commitment to prudent financial management and stability,” port Executive Director Danny Wan said. “They represent great dedication and professional excellence by our port staff and the port board.” The Northern California seaport’s ratings reflect the port's various streams of revenue, which include aviation, commercial real estate, maritime and utilities, according to Fitch.…

11 Nov

Port of Seattle Releases 2023 Budget, Five-Year Spending Plan

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationsbudget, portofseattle

The proposed 2023 budget and five-year spending plan for the Port of Seattle includes significant investments in seaport infrastructure and workforce development. Expected to be adopted by port commissioners on Nov. 29, the budget proposal introduced by Port Executive Director Steve Metruck includes a record $5.3 billion investment in capital projects over five years (with $725.8 million being proposed for 2023), as well as more funding for environmental and workforce development initiatives, according to the port. The 2023-2027 plan includes $522.3 million in maritime and economic development-related projects such as berth-replacing at Terminal 91, electrification work at Pier 66, and…

11 Nov

Port of Long Beach Seeking Solar Power Generation Project Proposals

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationspolb, solarpower

The Port of Long Beach is seeking concept proposals for projects that generate solar power and wants to fund winning proposals through its Community Grants Program. Public and private entities are encouraged to apply. About $2 million worth of program funding is eligible for such projects, which should help people most affected by port operations, such as seniors, women who are pregnant, children and people with asthma or chronic conditions, the port said. “Prospective applicants are required to describe proposed projects at a high level and program staff will determine project and applicant eligibility,” the port explained. Applicants must submit…

08 Nov

NWSA, Advent eModal Launch Online Trucker Appointment Dashboard

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationsemodal, NWSA, trucking

In an effort to help supply stakeholders get real-time capacity information at maritime terminals in Seattle and Tacoma, the Northwest Seaport Alliance and technology platform Advent eModal have launched an online Trucker Appointment Capacity Dashboard, the NWSA announced Nov. 4. The dashboard helps to alert trucking firms of available container pickup and drop off appointments at port terminals, giving them more room and control to plan out dual transaction appointments, allowing for quicker turn times and lowering the amount of time a truck is idling at the port and how long cargo dwells on the docks. There are more than…