Crane Arrives at Port of Bellingham
20 Jul

Crane Arrives at Port of Bellingham

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
Earlier this month, the Port of Bellingham welcomed a 120-metric ton capacity harbor crane, marking a big moment in the port’s efforts to modernize Bellingham Shipping Terminal. With a reach of 157 feet and the capability to move various cargo, the 817,915-pound Liebherr brand harbor crane was moved by barge from California to Bellingham and is expected to be put into service on several projects once it’s certified. This equipment piece and the recent terminal upgrade funded with a $6.85 million federal PIDP grant, will go a long way in drawing new customers and better serve long-term businesses. “The new…
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Dwell Time Up at San Pedro Bay Ports
20 Jul

Dwell Time Up at San Pedro Bay Ports

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
The average time that a cargo container stayed onsite at the San Pedro Bay ports before it was moved out was up last month compared with the previous month, according to numbers recently released by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. Last month, containers sat at the ports for an average of 4.76 days, compared to 3.96 days in May. About nearly 24% of containers lingered at terminals for over five days before being picked up. Also, the average dwell time for containers departing by on-dock rail rose from 10.5 days in May to 11.8 days in June. PMSA is attributing…
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Port of Oakland Predicts Record Cargo Growth
20 Jul

Port of Oakland Predicts Record Cargo Growth

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
With the Port of Oakland handling about 1.3 million TEUs in the last six months, the Northern California seaport could possibly exceed 2.6 million TEUs by the end of the year, a first for Oakland, according to the port on Friday. Oakland moved 11.4% more containers in the first six months of this year compared to the same time in 2020. Imports in Oakland have risen year-over-year for five straight months, including in June when imports jumped 15% compared to the same time last year. “We’ve never seen this level of activity and based on the outlook we’re preparing for…
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Northwest Seaport Alliance’s Sustainability Commitment Recognized for 4th Straight Year
16 Jul

Northwest Seaport Alliance’s Sustainability Commitment Recognized for 4th Straight Year

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
The Northwest Seaport Alliance has earned 75 Green Supply Chain Partner honors for the fourth year in a row. The distinction recognizes NWSA’s commitment to protecting the environment through proactive and collaborative partnerships with supply chain partners, stakeholders and communities throughout the Puget Sound. The 75 organizations selected for the honors represent various trade sectors, including ports, trucking companies, railroads, shipping lines, freight forwarders and air cargo carriers. The companies are recognized for their commitment to supply chain sustainability and going above and beyond to ensure that their operations are socially and environmentally friendly. The NWSA gateway has made significant…
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Port of Los Angeles Posts June Cargo Record
16 Jul

Port of Los Angeles Posts June Cargo Record

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Los Angeles had its busiest June to date, handling 876,430 TEUs last month, a 27% jump from the same time a year ago, according to statistics released by the port Wednesday. The port moved 27% more imports with 467,763 TEUs and handled 96,067 TEUs in exports last month, a 12% drop from June 2020 and the smallest amount of exported cargo in 16 years. Meanwhile, Asia’s demand for empty containers continues. The port showed a 47% spike in empties, moving 312,600 TEUs last month. The port closed its fiscal year ending on June 30 with nearly 11…
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Everett Port Officials Break Ground on Terminal Project
16 Jul

Everett Port Officials Break Ground on Terminal Project

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Everett and local and federal officials celebrated the beginning of a long-planned $36 million Norton Terminal project Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony at the former Kimberly-Clark mill site. Thursday’s event was a big moment for the port, marking the site’s final cleanup of the site to make way for a new marine terminal. It’s the centerpiece of the port’s “Mills to Maritime” initiative, an over $100 million plan to redevelop the old mill site into a new hub for maritime business, according to the port. “This project is mission critical to this community and the economic vitality…
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New Research Asserts Supply Chain Issues Drive Congestion at West Coast Ports
16 Jul

New Research Asserts Supply Chain Issues Drive Congestion at West Coast Ports

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
New research commissioned by the Pacific Maritime Association says that problems throughout the supply chain drive much of the cargo congestion at West Coast ports. John Martin, the maritime economist heading the research, asserts that much of what’s slowing cargo movement happens away from the docks. That includes overfilled warehouses and not having enough available shipping containers, rail cars, trucks or equipment to get the job done. This has caused backlogs at terminals and cargo ships at local seaports, which are experiencing record cargo movement. “The San Pedro Bay Ports are of monumental importance to the economy of Southern California,…
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Matson Announces Prelim Q2 Results
13 Jul

Matson Announces Prelim Q2 Results

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
Matson Inc.'s ocean transportation and logistics businesses performed well in the second quarter as the U.S. economy continues to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, said the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Matt Cox. Cox recently announced that the company anticipates its second quarter operating income for ocean transportation of $197 million to $202 million and its logistics operating income of $12 to $13 million, with a net income and diluted EPS of $156.9 to $163.6 million and $3.58 to $3.73, respectively. The Honolulu-based firm released its results ahead of its July 29 second quarter earnings call.…
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Heddle Shipyards Joins Green Marine Program
13 Jul

Heddle Shipyards Joins Green Marine Program

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
Canadian shipyard and drydock operator Heddle Shipyards is the newest business to join environmental certification program Green Marine. Heddle Shipyards is one of the first 10 firms in North America to voluntarily participate in the program, which reviews an organization’s sustainability performance for ongoing improvement. “We are determined to continue improving our environmental performance and participating in a rigorous and transparent environmental initiative such as Green Marine complements the sustainable development approach we have adopted,” Heddle Shipyards Health & Safety, Security & Environmental Manager Dan Cummings said. “Green Marine is so pleased to welcome Heddle Shipyards into the Green Marine…
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PNW Ports Seek Public Input on Emissions Plans
13 Jul

PNW Ports Seek Public Input on Emissions Plans

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
The public is asked to weigh in on draft implementation plans for the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, which seeks to address port-related air pollution. This year, the ports of Vancouver, BC, Seattle, Tacoma, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance adopted a strategy that seeks to address climate change and air emissions at the ports in the coming years, with each port developing an implementation plan tailored to their business needs. The strategy targets six areas: ocean vessels, cargo-handling equipment, trucks, harbor vessels, rail and port administration and tenant facilities. The ports want the public’s input on their plans, specifically what…
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