by Stas Margaronis Jun 02, 2020
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.
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.
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
Oakland A’s study supporting new ballpark comes under fire from maritime stakeholders
Maritime opponents of the proposed Oakland A’s baseball park and condominium complex at the Port of Oakland’s Howard Terminal vigorously contested a study, backed by the A’s, stating the Port operations would not be impacted by the proposed stadium/condominium development.
Port of Redwood City’s Zortman says imports are down but construction demand remains strong
Port of Redwood City’s Zortman says imports are down but construction demand remains strong
SeaIntelligence’s Jensen: container market recovery looks likelier in 2021… maybe
Jensen, who has been critical of the decision by ocean carriers to heavily invest in 18,000 TEU ships and larger says ports and terminals who upgraded to accommodate the mega-container ships are now paying the price with higher debt at a time of economic recession.
Defense Production Act Could Expedite Medical Supplies and Help Infrastructure
Trump’s activation of Defense Production Act could expedite delivery of medical supplies, support jobs and investments in infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing and renewable energy.
Covid-19 and the challenges ahead
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic swept into the Pacific states, the ports on the West Coast were facing serious challenges that could frame the region’s outlook for decades to come.
Port of Oakland Welcomes 19,200 TEU MSC Anna, one of the largest container ships to call North America
On April 16th, the Port of Oakland hosted Mediterranean Shipping Company’s MSC Anna, a 19,200 20-foot container ship, which is one of the largest container ships ever to dock at a North American port.
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