Association of Pacific Ports News
August 20, 2021
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In this issue...
- APP's Annual Conference -- The Countdown is on!
- Pacific Ports Magazine
- Member News:
- Port reaches milestone at Long Beach Container Terminal
- Port of Redwood City reports fiscal year 2020-21 numbers
- Lynker on a winning streak
- Port of Redwood City elects Port Commission officers
- NEC to host NEC Visionary Week 2021
- Shey-Harding posts two job opportunities
- Albion Marine Solutions uses the latest and most advanced test equipment for commissioning sampling of Ballast Water Treatment Systems
- Yardi named again to prestigious Forbes Cloud 100 list
- Liebherr floating cranes supply North Vietnam with energy
- Coastal Trident 2021 demonstrates collaborative success
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APP's Annual Conference Update
October 24 to 27, 2021
San Diego (Intercontinental Hotel)
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Spotlight on speakers...
We've developed an impressive list of speakers for this year's APP Annual Conference. As leaders in their respective fields of expertise, topics cover issues of key importance for all aspects of a port's organization -- governance, management, and operations. Over the coming weeks, we'll be profiling our speakers and their presentations to highlight what you'll miss if you don't register!
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Gus Hein, Gateway Director, Mid-Pacific Region,
U.S. Maritime Administration
As our first speaker on the first day of sessions, Mr. Hein provides important context and sets the stage for all sessions to follow. In addition to providing an overview and update of MARAD activities for the Mid-Pacific Region (California, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, as well as the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands), he'll be presenting a report from colleague Bruce Lambert, Gateway Director, Pacific Northwest & Alaska.
Topics will include insights into activities aimed to bolster resiliency and recovery as well as MARAD's active support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
Given his responsibilities include promoting economic growth, mitigating port and highway congestion, environmental compliance; support shipbuilding; and emergency response, Mr. Hein's presentation is a can't-miss event Commissioners, Port Managers, and Operations Staff!
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Don Krusel, Strategic Advisor, Port Governance
As a 35-year veteran of the Canadian port and transportation industry, Mr. Krusel has witnessed and played a leading role in many of the transformative changes that have taken place in trade logistics, including his tenure as President and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority where he was credited with being the architect behind the creation of a new and innovative intermodal trade corridor between Asian and North American markets. He is now on the east coast, working on a similar project with the Port of Quebec that promises to innovate the St. Lawrence logistics chain with the development of a new deep-water container terminal there.
Mr. Krusel's topic for the APP Conference looks at "Strategic Planning vs Business Planning" and will provide guidance for Port Commissioners and Managers who want to avoid the blurred and repetitive exercise of completing "The Plan". While a good “business plan” can support a good organization; a truly great and successful organization stays focused on a bold and courageous “strategy”.
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REGISTER NOW!
We can't wait to visit San Diego!
Join us from October 24 to 27, 2021 for an agenda packed with great opportunities to network, learn from your peers and reconnect with old friends and colleagues (or build new relationships!). Taking place in the heart of San Diego's Waterfront at the InterContinental Hotel, our conference sessions are interspersed with off-site excursions, including a tour of San Diego's Harbor.
Visit: WWW.PACIFICPORTSCONFERENCE.COM for detailed information on the agenda, speaker bios, sponsor profiles and registration information. As we move forward in confirming sessions, excursions, companion programs and other networking opportunities, the site will act as a central hub for all the information you'll need to get the most out of your attendance.
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Next issue of Pacific Ports Magazine well underway
We're excited about the editorial scheduled for this coming issue of Pacific Ports Magazine as Port and Associate Members share news about new projects, best practices and plans in the works.
Editorial includes port updates, new technologies, and leader profiles plus much more!
Advertising in Pacific Ports Magazine is an excellent way to reach your target market. With a print run of 2,000 copies -- distributed to member and non-member ports as well as key stakeholders (terminal operators, shipping lines, government agencies, manufacturers and service providers, etc.) -- as well as a digital version that is sent to over 3,300 valid emails, shared with over 2,000 social media contacts and available for download at pacificports.org, the value of our reach far exceeds the cost-effective pricing we've developed.
For advertising, contact:
Key dates:
Book by August 27, 2021
Ad material due by September 10, 2021
Mail out by: September 15, 2021
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Port reaches milestone at Long Beach Container Terminal
August 20, 2021 — The Port of Long Beach ushered in the next era of environmentally sustainable operations today with the completion of the Long Beach Container Terminal at Middle Harbor, one of the most technologically advanced cargo facilities in the world.
Equipped with nearly all electric and zero-emissions equipment, LBCT at Middle Harbor is designed to strengthen competitiveness, improve cargo flow and dramatically enhance air quality amid an era of significant growth at the nation’s second-busiest seaport.
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Port of Redwood City reports fiscal year 2020-21 numbers
August 19, 2021 — The Port of Redwood City announced that the fiscal year closed positively with $9 million in gross revenue. Property rental, leases and new business lifted the Port’s gross revenue and contributed to an increase of 3% or $270,000, compared to the previous fiscal year of $8.7 million.
The Port’s total cargo tonnage decreased to 1.8 million metric tons, which was a 291,000 MT reduction from the prior fiscal year’s tonnage. This was due to impacts associated with the continued COVID-19 pandemic, but Port officials are optimistic about the upcoming fiscal year. Port tenants and their operations have weathered the pandemic and all indicators within the global supply chain remain strong for both the construction industry and well as the recycling needs of the Silicon Valley region.
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Lynker on a winning streak
August 17, 2021 — Lots of news from Lynker this month!
First, Lynker has won two OCM Technical Support Services contracts! We are excited to be able to continue our support to NOAA’s National Ocean Service, Office for Coastal Management (OCM) providing services including Application and Data Services, IT Infrastructure Support, Management and Administration, Finance, Facilities and Security, Geospatial Support, Social Science, Training, Fellowships, and Communications and Outreach.
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Port of Redwood City elects Port Commission officers
August 17, 2021 — At the August 11 Port of Redwood City’s Board of Port Commissioners meeting, the Board voted to elect three incumbent commissioners to officer positions. Commissioners Richard Claire, R. Simms Duncan and Richard Dodge will assume leadership to lead the Port, making key decisions on priorities, strategies, budget and operations, along with board members Ralph Garcia and outgoing chairperson, Lorianna Kastrop. The Port of Redwood City would like to thank Commissioner Kastrop for her leadership and adaptability during the pandemic.
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NEC to host NEC Visionary Week 2021
August 16, 2021 — NEC Corporation has announced the Global Program for NEC Visionary Week 2021, an online annual event taking place from September 16 to 17, 2021. During the event, NEC will present a shared vision of the future that highlights its latest technologies, solutions and customer case studies from various business domains.
Themed “Seize the Future Together,” this NEC flagship event will offer exclusive global sessions over a two-day period, envisioning and co-creating a brighter, more sustainable world with partners and stakeholders. The sessions will focus on how innovative technologies, such as AI and 5G, can contribute to addressing critical challenges for society, such as overcoming COVID-19 and implementing essential digital transformation measures in key industries. Thought leaders from around the world will gather to share their insights on the future of society and business. These sessions will be available on-demand until October 30.
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Shey-Harding posts two job opportunities
August 12, 2021 — Shey-Harding Executive Search has posted two new opportunities, both based at the Port of Long Beach. The first is for Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager; and the second is Manager, Terminal Service (Customer Service Management).
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Albion Marine Solutions uses the latest and most advanced test equipment for commissioning sampling of Ballast Water Treatment Systems
August 11, 2021 — Albion Marine Solutions uses the latest and most advanced test equipment for commissioning sampling of Ballast Water Treatment Systems. We do Ballast water sampling following the detailed analysis to ensure the shipping activities are carried out safely and cleanly. We only use the most high-tech sampling devices, such as hand-held cable, reel samplers and other ballast water sampling systems, to ensure that our instruments are best suited for even the most challenging locations.
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Yardi named again to prestigious Forbes Cloud 100 list
August 10, 2021 — Global real estate technology provider Yardi® has been named for the sixth time to the Forbes Cloud 100, the definitive list of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world. Yardi was a member of the inaugural Cloud 100 in 2016, landed at No. 34 for 2020, and is No. 50 this year.
“We’re honored that Forbes has recognized Yardi once more for our industry-leading cloud solutions,” said Jay Shobe, senior vice president of cloud services at Yardi. “To consistently rank among these prestigious companies reflects the efforts of our employees and the tremendous support of our clients worldwide.”
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Liebherr floating cranes supply North Vietnam with energy
August 5, 2021 — Liebherr has delivered four transshipment cranes, type CBG 360, to its long-term customer Oldendorff Carriers for a major project in North Vietnam. In the coming years, the cranes, which excel through their reliability and high operating speeds, will be used for power generation in the region. Another three cranes of the same type will be commissioned in West Africa for handling bauxite.
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Coastal Trident 2021 demonstrates collaborative success
August 5, 2021 — Poseidon, known as the ruler of the sea, is oftentimes depicted as carrying a three-pronged spear, known as a trident, for protection. It is fitting that the operational research program created to counter threats to port and maritime security and sustain the global operations of naval forces is named the Coastal Trident.
The program was established 15 years ago to support the Port of Hueneme and local response organizations in addressing the complex nature of threats to port and maritime security. Since then, Coastal Trident has grown in scope and influence and now regularly involves the participation of more than 150 federal, state, local government, academic, and private sector organizations.
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