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11 Jun

Port of LA to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on SCIG Environ Report

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During a special meeting set for June 15, the public will be able to offer input on the Port of Los Angeles’ revised draft environmental impact report on the Southern California International Gateway Project, an intermodal rail yard facility proposed by BNSF. SCIG, which is being planned four miles away from the ports of L.A. and Long Beach, would allow the port to move more cargo by rail, as opposed to trucks that travel over 20 miles to BNSF’s rail yard in downtown Los Angeles. The virtual meeting, planned 5 p.m. on June 15 via Zoom, includes a short presentation…

11 Jun

Port of Long Beach, Utah Inland Port Authority Sign Collaborative Agreement

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The Port of Long Beach and the Utah Inland Port Authority will work together on ways to move goods in a cleaner, economical and efficient manner between the two ports under a new four-year collaborative agreement. “This agreement is vital to the port’s strategic goals to diversify exports and create new partnerships that will help alleviate the unprecedented cargo surge we’ve experienced since last summer,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. “Our enhanced on-dock rail facilities will be crucial in delivering cargo to Utah while also strengthening the port’s competitiveness and reducing emissions.” The agreement called for…

11 Jun

U.S. Marine Economy is a Big GDP Contributor, Report Shows

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The marine economy is not just a fast-growing area for the United States, but a major contributor to the U.S. gross domestic product, accounting for about $397 billion to the GDP in 2019, according to results from the first official Marine Economy Satellite Account recently released by two Department of Commerce agencies. “America’s strong marine economy is absolutely vital for building back better,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. “President Biden sees the immense value and potential of strengthening America’s blue economy, and this administration will continue to take actions to combat the climate crisis, conserve our oceans and…

08 Jun

Dockside Vessel Exams, Safety Classes Offered in Alaska

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With the opening of this year’s Bristol Bay salmon season, the U.S. Coast Guard has been conducting courtesy dockside exams of commercial fishing vessels, while the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association is offering maritime safety education to fishermen in Western Alaska and Bristol Bay. Examiners will look at any safety issues that examiners might see before mariners leave the dock and won’t issue fines or other penalties for any problems at the dock or before launch, according to the USCG. The exams will note flares, charts, navigational signals, fire extinguishers, emergency radio beacons and the serviceability of immersion suits, among…

08 Jun

New Electric Vehicles, Fueling Stations Debut at Port of Los Angeles

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The Port of Los Angeles is unveiling five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles and two hydrogen fueling stations as part of an $82.5 million “shore-to-store” project that brings together over a dozen public and private stakeholders to conduct demonstrations of zero-emissions equipment and vehicles. That includes Class 8 trucks, five more hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, a pair of battery-powered yard tractors and two battery-charged forklifts, according to the port. “Transporting goods between our port and (inland) is the first leg of this next journey toward a zero-emissions future,” said port Executive Director Gene Seroka. “This project is a model for…

08 Jun

Port of Seattle Approves Long Term Ground Lease

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Part of the Port of Seattle’s Terminal 106 along East Marginal Way will become the site of a new 700,000-square-foot warehouse that will “support e-commerce, manufacturers and logistics providers that support maritime industries,” thanks to a newly approved ground lease between the port and Trammell Crow Company. Under the long-term lease, the port’s old warehouse will be demolished and a new two-story light industrial facility will be developed. "We are pleased to be working alongside the Port of Seattle on this important project, which will create a significant advantage for the port as it advances its logistics capabilities and ability…

04 Jun

USCG Cutter Active Returns from Patrol

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After 58 days patrolling the Eastern Pacific Ocean, crew members of the 210-foot U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active recently returned to their Port Angeles, Wash. homeport. During their deployment, crew members partnered with other law enforcement agencies to conduct counter-drug missions, including the interception of two suspected drug-smuggling vessels. In that instance, the crew found about 5,650 pounds of cocaine valued at an estimated $106.8 million in total on the low-profile vessels. The suspects were taken into custody for prosecution, the USCG said. The crew also engaged in two rescue missions, assisting four stranded fishermen from their disabled vessel in one instance…

04 Jun

POLB Maritime Center of Excellence Receives Designation from MARAD

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has designated the Port of Long Beach Maritime Center of Excellence at Long Beach City College as a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education, the college has announced. The federal designation allows MARAD to partner with the college on cooperative agreements that bolster student and faculty recruitment, upgrade facilities, give students credit for military service, and possibly receive surplus equipment, the temporary use of MARAD vessels and other assistance. “The 2021 Federal Maritime Center of Excellence Designation demonstrates that Long Beach City College is leading the way in…

04 Jun

U.S. West Coast Scores Big in Green Marine Certification

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Fifteen U.S. West Coast participants have received their Green Marine certification or recertification, the environmental certification organization announced this week at its 14th Annual GreenTech conference. Those who garnered the designation include the Alaska Marine Highway System, Fishermen’s Finest, Inc., Puget Sound Pilots, Washington State Ferries, Northwest Seaport Alliance, Port of Anacortes, Port of Everett, Port of Hueneme, Port of Olympia, Port of San Diego, Port of Seattle, Port of Stockton, Ceres Terminals Inc. (at the Port of Hueneme), TraPac (at the Port of Los Angeles) and Motive Power Marine. U.S. West Coast participants are among the 154 maritime participants…

04 Jun

Port of Redwood City Seeks Concepts for Waterfront Project

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The Port of Redwood City is looking for those interested in partnering with the port in presenting a concept to develop “a unique shoreline attraction that will reimagine the Redwood City waterfront with a visitor-serving destination.” The project site encompasses 7.6 acres of land bordered by a municipal marina, Redwood Creek, Beeger Road and Seaport Boulevard, with an additional 5.8 acres that could be developed in the future. The marina could be part of the concept. “Zoned as General Industrial, proposals should have a public access and community benefit focus with destination-type uses like restaurants, retail shops, creative/contemplative spaces or…