environment – Pacific Maritime Magazine

18 Jun

Port of Long Beach Announces New Director of Environmental Planning

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Renee Moilanen, the director of ports for new energy solutions company Build Momentum, has been chosen to be the next director of environmental planning for the Port of Long Beach, it was announced June 10. Moilanen, who is expected to start her new role on July 15, returns to a familiar stomping ground. She began her career at the POLB in 2006, and during her previous time at the seaport, she was an environmental specialist, environmental specialist associate and communications administrative analyst. From 2014 to 2019, she served as the port’s manager of air quality practices. In her new role,…

21 Mar

Port of LA Inks MOUs with Tokyo, Yokohama Ports

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The Port of Los Angeles will be able to collaborate with the Port of Tokyo and the Port of Yokohama on environmental matters under a pair of newly signed Memorandum of Understanding agreements, the POLA announced March 16. The agreements allow the seaports to share best practices on sustainability initiatives, including the digital advancement of the supply chain to make operations more efficient and lower the impact to port operations. “The MOUs signed this week between the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Tokyo, and the Port of Yokohama epitomize the strong relationship between California and Japan and our…