by Stas Margaronis Jul 14, 2020
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DNV outlines a port strategy for transition to renewable energy
Det Norske Veritas (DNV), the Norwegian maritime class society, has issued a report outlining renewable energy strategies for European ports that has implications for U.S. ports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Port of Redwood City’s Zortman says imports are down but construction demand remains strong
The Port of Redwood City, California which imports sand and aggregates for the Silicon Valley construction industry, reports that tonnages for 2020 are down compared to 2019, but the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on construction by the State of California could alleviate the downturn.
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