Association of Pacific Ports News
June 3, 2021
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In this issue...
- APP's Annual Conference -- October 24 to 27, 2021 -- San Diego
- PortLink signs on as Fleet Admiral Sponsor
- Planning for the APP Conference is well underway
- Sponsoring the APP Annual Conference is a smart decision
- APP News
- Guardians of the coast
- Port of Stockton moves toward zero-emissions goal
- Shared prosperity through social equity
- Member News:
- Port Alberni Port Authority and San Group Inc. reach agreement to operate Berth 3
- Port of Newport Commission approves 2021/22 budget
- HDR acquires multimodal transportation engineering firm WKE
- Visiting sailors vaccinated for COVID-19 at Port of Long Beach
- Trans Mountain report provides update on key marine activities
- NEC Corporation of America announces the release of UNIVERGE BLUE® CONNECT “WITH” & “FOR” Microsoft® Teams® packages
- The Port of Hueneme commits to equality
- First Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane with fossil-free diesel
- Port of Brookings Harbor Commission election results
- Taiwan’s Port of Kaohsiung named a Top-3 Resilient Physical Infrastructure Finalist
- Port of Stockton Commission announces new leadership
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APP's Annual Conference Update
October 24 to 27, 2021
San Diego (Intercontinental Hotel)
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PortLink signs on as Fleet Admiral Sponsor
The APP is pleased to announce the signing of PortLink as our Fleet Admiral Sponsor. As the provider of innovative, modular and proven solutions for Port Management Information Systems, Vessel Traffic Monitoring Systems and more, PortLink is large enough to provide solutions for any size project and small enough to care about your organizations' specific requirements. You can learn more about PortLink, from our press release from last year as well as their article in the April issue of Pacific Ports Magazine on Port Management Information Systems. |
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Planning for the APP Conference is well underway!
Venue is booked...speakers and presentations are being confirmed...networking and excursion trips are being planned...it's happening! It's really, really happening. For many, the APP Annual Conference will be the first opportunity to attend an in-person conference in almost two years and we're committed to making it a valuable and worthwhile experience.
If you're interested in a speaking or presentation opportunity, you'll have to act fast. The agenda is filling up quickly. Contact Jane McIvor ( jane@pacificports.org / 604-893-8800) to discuss. Our agenda includes sessions for all port stakeholders -- from governance to management to operations -- and we'd be happy to hear your ideas.
And stay tuned - we're days away from opening up registration, including a super deal from the Intercontinental Hotel ($189 per night!).
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Sponsoring the APP Annual Conference is a smart decision!
Sponsorship of the upcoming APP Conference is proving to be a popular choice! We're very pleased to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors for their support. Opportunities are still available - contact Jane McIvor ( jane@pacificports.org / 604-893-8800) to discuss.
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Thanks to our sponsors so far!
Admiral Level
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Guardians of the coast
“A pilot’s fundamental responsibility has not changed since the first pilot boarded a vessel to steer her into port: to ensure its safe navigation through expert knowledge of local waters,” said Captain Simon Pelletier, President of the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA). “First and foremost, pilots serve the public interest.” And with safety records close to 100 per cent in many jurisdictions that fall within the IMPA’s membership, who better to explain the importance of marine pilotage than Captain Pelletier, a 40-year veteran of the industry.
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Port of Stockton moves toward zero-emissions goal
Undoubtedly, the most progressive efforts in North America to reduce air emissions can be found in California. With the California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) goal of five million zero-emission fleet vehicles by 2030; the addition of tankers and auto carriers to the At-Berth Regulation for ocean-going vessels; and a proposed amendment to the existing Cargo Handling Equipment regulation to transition to zero-emission equipment, California is setting a high standard to which other North American ports will have to follow.
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Shared prosperity through social equity
Social equity policies are not uncommon. Undeniably, many organizations — both public and private — hold the values that are illustrated by such policies. When it comes to actively pursuing strategies that will truly create a shared prosperity however, the Port of Portland is outshining the rest. “The Port’s goal has always been to drive economic growth and improve our region’s quality of life,” said Curtis Robinhold, Executive Director. “When we started having conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion — both internally and with the community — it opened our eyes as to who was sharing in that prosperity and led to questions about what we could do better to create opportunities for the entire community.” The Port’s journey from recognition to implementation and further, to seeing successes, stands as a lesson to others: a strong tide floats all boats.
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Port Alberni Port Authority and San Group Inc. reach agreement to operate Berth 3
June 3, 2021 — The Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) and San Group Incorporated (San Group) are pleased to announce an agreement for the operation of PAPA’s Port Alberni Shipping Terminals’ Berth 3 dock and adjacent land facilities. Under the agreement San Group, which is British Columbia’s largest and premier value-added wood products manufacturer, will operate the shipping activities of Berth 3 and invest more than $15 million in various facilities and equipment upgrades, such as storage silos and dockside cranes.
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Port of Newport Commission approves 2021/22 budget
June 1, 2021 — Port commissioners approved the Port of Newport’s annual budget for fiscal year 2021/22 to the tune of $20 million at a combined budget hearing and monthly meeting held on May 25. Budget figures included dollars to upgrade the electrical system of two docks at the commercial marina, monies to start planning for the replacement of Port Dock 7, planning and analysis of an upgrade to the RV Park annex in South Beach, and the possible construction of a new administration building.
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HDR acquires multimodal transportation engineering firm WKE
June 1, 2021 — HDR is expanding its multimodal transportation services by acquiring WKE, based in Santa Ana, California. Going forward, the firm will do business as HDR | WKE. Founded in 2007, WKE’s expertise in design and construction management includes streets and highway corridors, bridges, runway structures, rail and transit facilities, and ports and harbors. WKE is highly regarded for its technical innovation and focus on quality and has delivered conventional design-bid-build and alternative delivery projects for public and private clients. Their practice complements HDR’s collaborative, full life cycle approach to infrastructure development and delivery of critical transportation programs in the Southwest region.
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Visiting sailors vaccinated for COVID-19 at Port of Long Beach
May 28, 2021 — International ship crews arriving at the Port of Long Beach and neighboring Port of Los Angeles are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations as part of an ongoing partnership between the Port of Long Beach, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the National Guard. So far, 452 crewmembers on 27 ships visiting San Pedro Bay have voluntarily received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. According to officials, 477 more sailors aboard 29 ships are booked for vaccinations.
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Trans Mountain report provides update on key marine activities
May 27, 2021 — Trans Mountain is committed to providing updates on marine commitments, conditions and Indigenous participation. Released on a semi-annual basis, our Marine Progress Report provides a progress update on marine activities and key Marine Commitments and Conditions as the Project approaches in-service.
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NEC Corporation of America announces the release of UNIVERGE BLUE® CONNECT “WITH” & “FOR” Microsoft® Teams® packages
May 26, 2021 — NEC Corporation of America is announcing the availability of two new cloud-based unified communications packages for customers who have deployed Microsoft Teams in various capacities, UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT “WITH” Microsoft Teams and UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT “FOR” Microsoft Teams. UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT “WITH” Microsoft Teams and UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT “FOR” Microsoft Teams packages come fully integrated with NEC’s comprehensive, cloud-based unified communications solution, UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT. The new packages combine the best of both solutions by enabling customers to use Microsoft Teams for collaboration and NEC UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT for business-grade, cloud-based phone system features, such as SMS, contact center, and advanced call routing.
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The Port of Hueneme commits to equality
May 26, 2021 – As the country recovers from the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in racial turbulence and violence adds to the challenges for many Americans. Asian Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans as well as immigrants, people of color, women, and the LGBT+ communities are feeling the direct impacts of this turbulence. To reaffirm the Port of Hueneme’s commitment to equality, the Oxnard Harbor District Board of Commissioners recently passed a board resolution to promote tolerance and denounce racism.
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First Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane with fossil-free diesel
May 26, 2021 — With its proximity to the good infrastructure of Stockholm and its metropolitan area, the Port of Södertälje has a unique location in one of the most expansive regions in Scandinavia. The Port of Södertälje purchased a new Liebherr mobile harbour crane, type LHM 420 in 2020. The new machine was delivered in March 2021 and is already in operation at the port. With its lifting capacity of up to 124 tonnes and its 360-degree mobility, the crane offers the port flexibility in handling a wide range of goods.
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Port of Brookings Harbor Commission election results
May 26, 2021 — The Port of Brookings Harbor is pleased to announce the results of their recent election for Harbor Commissioners. Re-elected to four-year terms is Joseph Speir (Position 1), Chairman Richard Heap (Position 4), and Kenneth Range (Position 5). New to the Commission is Larry Jonas (Position 3) who was elected for a two-year term to replace Roy Davis who passed away earlier this year.
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Taiwan’s Port of Kaohsiung named a Top-3 Resilient Physical Infrastructure Finalist
May 24, 2021 — Since becoming the Asia-Pacific region’s first certified eco-port in 2014, Port of Kaohsiung has renewed its EcoPorts certification regularly in 2016, 2018, and 2020. EcoPorts certification has helped bring international attention to the environmental protection efforts of Taiwan’s international commercial ports. This year, Port of Kaohsiung’s participation in the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)’s World Port Sustainability Program (WPSP) earned it a top-3 finalist position in the program’s Resilient Physical Infrastructure category.
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Port of Stockton Commission announces new leadership
May 19, 2021 — Earlier this year the Port of Stockton Commission launched a national recruitment process in search of an experienced Port Director to step in following the retirement announcement of current Director, Richard Aschieris. Director Aschieris has been at the helm of the Port of Stockton since March 2000 and has guided the Port in partnership with the Commission and his staff towards success year after year with huge growth in the Port’s physical acreage, trade and business partners, annual tonnage and job opportunities. After reviewing an exhaustive list of potential candidates and conducting interviews, the Port Commission has selected Mr. Kirk DeJesus to step into the Port of Stockton Director role.
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