Stas Margaronis
Proposed City of Long Beach Power Authority could accelerate port wind power development
The City of Long Beach is nearing a decision on adopting a power authority model that could reduce utility rates for residents and support new investment and jobs in renewable energy that accelerate the Port of Long Beach’s Clean Air Action Plan for zero emissions.
Jul 09, 2020 • View Full Blog
OBIT: GSC’s Andy Garcia Harbor Trucking Leader & Champion of the Oakland Waterfront
Harbor trucker Andres “Andy” Garcia, owner of import drayage company GSC Logistics, died on June 24th.
Jul 02, 2020 • View Full Blog
AgTC’S Friedmann urges West Coast port partners to work together to stop market share loss
In a wide-ranging briefing to Northern California customs brokers and freight forwarders, Peter Friedmann, executive director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) warned that a collaborative effort by ports exporters, forwarders, brokers and longshore labor is essential to stem the loss of West Coast container business to East and Gulf Coast ports.
Jun 24, 2020 • View Full Blog
New ZPMC Cranes Will Augment Port of Oakland’s Big Ship Capability
Three new ship to shore container cranes, built by Shanghai-based ZPMC, will arrive at the Port of Oakland later this year and will enhance the ability of SSA’s Oakland International Container Terminal to handle 19,000 TEU ships and larger.
Jun 19, 2020 • View Full Blog
Long Beach’s Hacegaba addresses West Coast market losses and PMSA criticism
The Port of Long Beach is looking at ways to win back customers recently lost to East and Gulf Coast ports and to respond to issues raised in a Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) report, according to Noel Hacegaba, deputy executive director for port operations.
Jun 18, 2020 • View Full Blog
Port of Long Beach’s New Desmond Replacement expected to open in August
The Port of Long Beach’s new bridge replacing the old Gerald Desmond is scheduled to be open for truck and commuter traffic by mid-August, according to a Port of Long Beach official.
Jun 17, 2020 • View Full Blog
Port of Hueneme’s Decas says agricultural shipments up 3% but vehicle imports way down
Port of Hueneme, agricultural imports and exports were up 3% for the 2020 with the year ending on June 30th but the Port’s vehicle import business is way down.
Jun 16, 2020 • View Full Blog
AMP and AWO urge unified US Covid-19 protocols and support for the Jones Act
Michael Roberts, president of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), called upon US Coast Guard Captains of the Port to agree on a unified set of protocols regarding Covid-19 treatment of mariners on U.S. flag vessels operating in the non-contiguous trades serving Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico.
Jun 02, 2020 • (0) Comments • View Full Blog
AgTC’s virtual annual conference hails FMC’s Rebecca Dye
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) accorded Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye its “Person of the Year” award for her work implementing new demurrage and detention rules that help shippers and U.S. agricultural exporters.
May 21, 2020 • View Full Blog
Port of LA’s Seroka Outlines Port and City Public Private Partnerships
Face Masks, Zero Emission Trucks, Taking Back Market Share, Mega Container Ships and Emergency Services
May 18, 2020 • View Full Blog
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