Cargo Numbers Soar at Port of Oakland
18 Jun

Cargo Numbers Soar at Port of Oakland

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
Cargo numbers at the Port of Oakland reached “an all-time high” with the movement of 1.08 million TEUs in the first five months of 2021, the port has announced. If it continues that pace, the Northern California seaport could exceed 2.6 million boxes this year, a first for Oakland. Meanwhile, imports in May soared 26% while exports rose 7% year over year, an indication that trade between Asia and the U.S. continues to grow despite challenges to the supply chain, the port said. Consumer demand is driving imports at Oakland, which has seen 20% more cargo this year, most of…
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Port of Everett Terminal Project Moves Forward
18 Jun

Port of Everett Terminal Project Moves Forward

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
Port of Everett’s Mills to Maritime initiative - also referred to as the Norton Terminal Development & Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) 3rd Interim Action Project - moved forward this month, thanks to three major actions authorized by the port commission. The commission authorized port CEO Lisa Lefeber to ink the $17.75 million federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation program grant agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation and to award a $2.7 million construction contract with SRV Construction Inc. to prepare the site for development. Commissioners also directed the port’s staff to seek out construction bids…
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Port of Los Angeles Reports Busiest Month in History
18 Jun

Port of Los Angeles Reports Busiest Month in History

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
This week, the Port of Los Angeles posted its busiest month to date, handling more than 1 million TEUs last month, according to newly released data. The nation’s busiest seaport moved 1,012,248 TEUs, marking the 10th straight month of increases year over year. It’s also the first time a Western Hemisphere port moved more than 1 million TEUs in a month. “The historic level of cargo that we’re managing reflects our commitment to reach new heights by working with our partners to further enhance our productivity, throughput and velocity,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “Much credit…
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California Gov. Signs Order Temporarily Exempting Ships from Plugging in to Shore Power
18 Jun

California Gov. Signs Order Temporarily Exempting Ships from Plugging in to Shore Power

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an emergency proclamation that involves shoreside power at ports in order to free up additional energy capacity amid extreme temperatures across the state. The proclamation, which was signed June 17, orders that container ships that are able to disconnect from shore power at port terminals may do so without penalty, and are in fact encouraged to do so. The proclamation is intended to help to alleviate the heat-induced demands on the state's energy grid. Under the order, cargo vessels arriving to port prior to 11:59 pm on Sat., June 19 should remain running on…
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Port of Redwood City Joins Green Marine Program
15 Jun

Port of Redwood City Joins Green Marine Program

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Redwood City is the latest port to take part in Green Marine and its environmental certification program. “It is always exciting to welcome a new participant from California, and the Port of Redwood City is no exception,” said David Bolduc, Green Marine’s executive director. “The port already demonstrates a true commitment to sustainability and will be able to share their valuable experience with our membership network, perhaps starting with community relations as they have notably strengthened their ties and trust with local stakeholders through their environmental stewardship." The port will offer its data on greenhouse gases and…
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Port of Long Beach Reaches 900K Cargo Mark
15 Jun

Port of Long Beach Reaches 900K Cargo Mark

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
For the first time in its history, the Port of Long Beach handled over 900,000 TEUs in a single month, according to data released by the port June 9. The nation’s second busiest seaport moved 907,216 TEUs in May, shattering the prior best month in March. Overall cargo jumped 44.4% from the same time last year, with imports soaring 42.3% to 444,736 TEUs and exports steady with a 0.6% increase to 135,345 TEUs when compared to May 2020. Meanwhile, the demand for empty containers continues, with the port handling 80.7% more empties than May 2020 with 327,135 TEUs. So far,…
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USCG Terminates Illegal Charter Near Mercer Island
15 Jun

USCG Terminates Illegal Charter Near Mercer Island

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
U.S. Coast Guard members recently halted an illegal charter operating near Mercer Island on Lake Washington. A boarding team with USCG Station Seattle saw that a 38-foot vessel carrying 15 passengers had a non-credentialed mariner running the operation illegally. To prevent future illegal operations, the Coast Guard has said that it’s considering additional enforcement against the vessel operator, who has been cited for several violations. In December, the vessel operator was ordered by the Captain of the Port to stop the illegal charter. The boarding was part of the USCG’s latest efforts to crack down on illegal charters operating along…
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Port of L.A. Hits 10 Million TEUs in 12 Months
15 Jun

Port of L.A. Hits 10 Million TEUs in 12 Months

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Los Angeles celebrated a major milestone Thursday when it moved its 10 millionth TEU in a span of 12 months, the first Western Hemisphere port to do so. “Stacked end-to-end, 10 million containers would circle the world one and a half times,” said Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners President Jaime Lee. “It’s a lot of cargo to handle by any measure. We are deeply grateful to the longshore workers, truckers, terminal operators, shipping line partners and all of the stakeholders that have made this remarkable achievement possible, particularly in the face of an unprecedented pandemic.” The…
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AAPA Urges Congress to Pass Biden Infrastructure Plan
11 Jun

AAPA Urges Congress to Pass Biden Infrastructure Plan

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
The American Association of Port Authorities is pushing Congress to make major and immediate investment in ports in President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan. The federal funding is necessary to bolster and upgrade port infrastructure and could be the catalyst that spurs private financing, AAPA said. “The consequences of decades-long under-investment in maritime infrastructure are playing out in real time in the form of supply chain disruptions and delays that have been exacerbated by the pandemic,” said AAPA President and CEO Chris Connor. “Current disruptions will diminish over time, but with global trade volumes forecasted to increase, now is the…
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USCG Cutter Alert Undergoes Change of Command
11 Jun

USCG Cutter Alert Undergoes Change of Command

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News, Vessel Profiles
Cmdr. Matthew Kolodica is now the commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alert and its crew following a change of command ceremony earlier this month. Kolodica takes the 210-foot medium endurance cutter from Cmdr. Tyson Scofield, who will report to the Eisenhower School of National Security and Resource Strategy in Washington, D.C. “It has been a privilege to lead the Alert crew over the last two years,” said Scofield. “Despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic, maintenance on a 52-year-old cutter, or the stormy conditions of the Pacific Northwest, this crew continuously rose to occasion to safely and successfully…
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