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16 Apr

Crowley Maritime Recognized for Commitment to West Coast Customers

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Crowley’s commitment to Alaska and U.S. West Coast customers has been recognized by energy supplier Shell, Crowley announced April 11. Shell spotlighted Crowley Fuels, the company’s business unit in Alaska and one of the state’s biggest petroleum wholesale providers. Throughout 2023, Crowley Fuels “achieved the second most growth among Shell partners on the U.S. West Coast,” according to the company. “We are honored to receive this recognition from Shell, highlighting our dedication to providing unparalleled service and support to our residential customers, businesses and our communities across Alaska,” Crowley Fuels Vice President of Sales and Supply Dave Regan said. “We…

16 Apr

Greenbrier Companies Announces Q2 Results

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In its second quarter ending Feb. 29, Greenbrier Companies, Inc. expanded its lease fleet and secured new railcar orders, the Oregon-based freight transportation provider announced April 5. The company located in Lake Oswego said it was able to grow its lease fleet by 500 units to 14,600 with almost 99% of the fleet in steady use. Greenbrier also brought in 5,900 units of new railcar orders valued at nearly $690 million and delivered 5,600 units, resulting in a new railcar backlog of 29,200 units worth roughly $3.6 billion, the company said. Greenbrier’s net earnings for the quarter were $33 million…

16 Apr

Seattle-Alaska Cruising Season Enters 25th Year

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Twenty-five years of cruising to and from Seattle and Alaska has officially begun with the arrival of the Norwegian Bliss Bell at Street Pier Cruise Terminal at Pier 66, the Port of Seattle announced April 6. This year’s cruising season, which is scheduled to run through Oct. 28, is anticipated to have 275 sailings and support 5,500 jobs. It’s also expected to create almost $900 million in economic impact and 1.7 million revenue-generating passengers (translating to roughly more than 800,000 unique passengers), according to the port. David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, said his company is proud of…

16 Apr

All-Electric HaiSea Marine Tug Receives Underwater Noise Notation

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HaiSea Marine’s first all-electric tugboat has received an Underwater Noise Notation from the American Bureau of Shipping, the North Vancouver, B.C.-based joint venture announced April 4. The HaiSea Wamis last fall conducted sea trials to demonstrate its “ultra-low underwater noise,” according to HaiSea Marine, which is majority owned by the Haisla Nation with partner Seaspan ULC. “When we formed HaiSea, we had a vision and a dream to design and build one of the greenest tugboat fleets in the world that would serve the Douglas Channel,” said Chief Crystal Smith, elected chief councilor of the Haisla Nation. “This notation proves…

16 Apr

New Electric Tugboat Fleet Unveiled at Port of Vancouver

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SAAM Towage and a coalition of public and private sector partners on April 10 unveiled the first 100% electric, zero-emission tugboats that are to service clients at the Port of Vancouver starting this spring. “In all the world, there are only a handful of electric tugboats in operation. We’ll now see two of them hard at work in Vancouver’s magnificent harbor,” British Columbia Premier David Eby said. “The reduction in pollution from these electric tugs is the equivalent of taking 600 vehicles off the road.” “Today, we are taking a decisive step into the future,” SAAM’s CEO, Macario Valdés said.…

09 Apr

B.C.’s Port of Vancouver Posts Record Cargo Volumes

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Buoyed by robust export business, the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia saw record cargo volumes move through its gateway in calendar year 2023, according to data released March 22 by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Canada’s busiest seaport, which is the third-busiest in North America, processed a record 150.4 million metric tons of cargo last year, a 6% year-over-year growth, despite softer import volumes, port data show. “The record cargo and export volumes moved last year demonstrate that one of the port’s key strengths and competitive advantages continues to be its diversification—both in terms of the commodities it can…

09 Apr

Port of Bellingham Terminates Lease with ABC Recycling

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The Port of Bellingham has ended its lease agreement with ABC Recycling, citing “ongoing concerns about ABC’s ability to comply with the terms of their lease, especially environmental standards,” the port announced March 25. “We are unhappy to lose any employer which supports union labor and family-wage jobs,” Port Executive Director Rob Fix said. “But metal is a challenging cargo which requires expensive engineering controls to protect water quality. While ending a lease is never an easy decision, safeguarding the environment will always remain our top priority.” The company, which began operating at the port in June 2022, had expected…

09 Apr

Aloha Marine Lines Adds New Barge to Fleet

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Aloha Marine Lines has launched its newest barge, Makani Loa, serving customers who are using the bi-weekly barge service between Seattle and Hawaii, the company announced March 27. Built by Portland, Oregon-based Gunderson Marine & Iron, the Makani Loa joins two other Makani Class sister barges, Kamakani and Namakani, that were added in 2020. The barges, designed by Seattle-based naval architectural company Hockema Group, are 438 feet long and 105 feet wide, have a 16,900-ton-deadweight capacity and high binwalls to keep freight secure while curbing the amount of lashing needed for travel, Lynden said. “We take pride in working with…

09 Apr

SSA Terminals, NWSA Complete 2nd Phase of Terminal 5 Modernization

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The second phase of the Terminal 5 Modernization Program, a key expansion project for trade in the Seattle harbor, is now complete, the Northwest Seaport Alliance said March 29. In a statement, the Seaport Alliance and SSA Terminals lauded the modernization project, which includes 185 acres of capacity for cargo and shore power capability at two berths. The newly upgraded Terminal 5 features two reconfigured berths with six modern super-post Panamax cranes. On-dock rail facilities, with more refrigerated plug-ins, support agricultural exporters and lower truck traffic near the terminal, NWSA said. “The opening of Phase 2 of Terminal 5 marks…

09 Apr

SF Bay Ferry, Partners Commission Latest Vessel

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San Francisco Bay Ferry on March 25 welcomed its newest high-speed ferry to its fleet, the m/v Delphinus, which is expected to serve commuters on its busiest route. The ferry is set to operate on the Vallejo route, which carried more than 700,000 passengers over the past year, according to SF Bay Ferry. The Northern California agency reported 2.3 million passengers throughout its system last year. Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) said the new ferry “exemplifies our commitment to meeting passenger needs, with design modifications based on valuable feedback.” “As the Vallejo route continues to lead in ridership within our…