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Association of Pacific Ports News
November 19, 2021
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In this issue...
- APP's Annual Conference highlights key issues for ports
- 2022 Event Planner -- Media kit now available
- Update on the next APP Conference
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ICYMI: September issue of Pacific Ports Magazine
- Member News:
- Port of Benton Commission Vice-President announces retirement
- Port of Columbia County announces appointment of Executive Director
- California Governor, U.S. Port Envoy vow action on supply chain
- Trans Mountain focuses resources on opening up access; pipeline remains safely shut down
- Port of Newport moves forward with new building
- Oxnard Harbor Commissioners Make Bold Commitment to Decarbonize Operations at the Port
- The Biden-Harris Action Plan for America’s ports and waterways
- Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners approves Sunroad Hotel project for East Harbor Island
- American Samoa Port Administration proposes new projects
- Mobile harbour cranes with electric drive in high demand
- Matson publishes new environmental sustainability goals
- GCT Deltaport Berth 4 Expansion Project to proceed to next phase of assessment
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APP's Annual Conference highlights
key issues for ports
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From a Welcoming Reception that had the Disney Wonder as a backdrop, to an opening message from the Secretary of Transportation, and on through to the last presentation with Matson’s John Lemieux providing an overview of the integral services they provide (especially to Pacific Island ports), the APP’s 107th Annual Conference in San Diego (October 24 to 27, 2021) gave attendees a full agenda focused on key issues, challenges, and opportunities of importance to ports around the Pacific. And, as the fist conference in almost two years for the APP, networking events provided great opportunities for colleagues and peers to reconnect as well as build new relationships. As host port, the Port of San Diego did a fantastic job showcasing their working waterfront as well as highlighting their climate change resiliency efforts.
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A full calendar of initiatives for the APP in 2022 |
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Call for editorial for February 2022 issue of Pacific Ports Magazine.
Planning is already underway for the next issue of Pacific Ports Magazine and we're always on the look out for new projects, new technologies, and best practices. If you have an idea for an article we want to hear from you! Not a writer? No problem, we can work with you to develop an informative and entertaining article.
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Key dates for the February issue of Pacific Ports Magazine:
Book by January 14, 2022
Ad material due by January 21, 2022
Mail out by: January 31, 2022
Update on the next APP Conference
There's no doubt that organizing a conference during a pandemic can be challenging! During the Executive Committee meeting held recently in San Diego, we discussed our best plan forward: Because the 2021 Annual Conference was delayed by three months, there will not be a Winter Conference in 2022. Instead, we'll be focusing on our next Annual Conference -- tentatively scheduled for July 2022 in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Executive Committee will be meeting in January 2022 to confirm the date based on progress with defeating COVID-19 and the travel restrictions presented by the pandemic.
Stay tuned for updates!
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ICYMI: Pacific Ports Magazine, September issue |
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In case you didn't get a chance, here's the digital link to our September 2021 issue of Pacific Ports Magazine.
Features in this issue include:
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Next APP Conference Destination: Spotlight on the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
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Strategy: Strong leadership and strategic thinking key for effective governance — An interview with Don Krusel
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Competitive Trade: Port and regional trade competitiveness in an emerging post-COVID world…By Darryl Anderson, Hanh Le-Griffin, and Phil Davies
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Port Activity Update (I): Infrastructure, environmental resilience top priorities for ports
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Port Activity Update (II): Port of Alaska: A crucial link for the U.S. in the north Pacific
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Marine Safety: Clear Seas launches interactive mapping dashboard that visualizes marine shipping safety
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Army Corps of Engineers: USACE programs boost ports’ efforts to address water resource issues
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Corrosion Remediation: The mysterious orange slime heading to eat your port…By Daniel Leonard
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Port Security: Intelligent port security By Dr. Giovanni Milione, NEC Corporation of America
- And much, much more!
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Port of Benton Commission Vice-President announces retirement
October 28, 2021 — Commissioner Robert Larson has announced that he will retire from his elected post of Port of Benton Commissioner where he holds the position of Vice-President of the three-member board. Commissioner Larson has served as a Port of Benton Commissioner since 1994 while championing numerous remarkable projects in his twenty-seven years in service to the community. Commissioner Larson and wife Shirley look forward to leisure time spent with their two daughters as well as plenty of golf and travel adventures.
The Port of Benton was formed in 1958 for the express purpose of creating economic development opportunity in the northern and western portions of Benton County, including the jurisdictions of Prosser, Benton City, and Richland. Commissioner Larson has been innately linked to many of the Port’s major modern investments and expansions. His tenure on the commission shared in the first transfer of federal land under the 1994 Defense Authorization Act – resulting in the transfer of the Hanford 3000 and 1100 areas into Port ownership and operation, transfer of the Port’s 16-mile short-line railroad, expansion of the Tri-Cities Research District and acquisition of the 1,641 acres by local jurisdictions for the development of an advanced clean energy manufacturing park.
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Port of Columbia County announces appointment of Executive Director
October 27, 2021 — The Port of Columbia County Board of Commissioners announced that Sean Clark has been appointed as Executive Director. Clark first joined the Port of Columbia County in 2014 as the Port Westward Terminal Manager and became Deputy Executive Director in May 2021. Clark has been acting as Interim Executive Director since the resignation of Douglas Hayes last month.
“We take pride in selecting and promoting community members to staff and leadership positions at the Port of Columbia County. Our succession planning, which ensures we will never have a key role open for which another employee is not prepared, resulted in a seamless transition moving Sean Clark from Deputy Director to Director,” said Nancy Ward, Commission President.
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California Governor, U.S. Port Envoy vow action on supply chain
November 18, 2021 — Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Port Envoy John D. Porcari visited the Port of Long Beach on Wednesday to highlight state and federal measures being implemented to alleviate the current supply chain backlog, plan for future needs and thank frontline workers for moving record cargo volumes.
Overlooking the largest container port in the Port of Long Beach, Gov. Newsom outlined recent steps by the state to help unclog the supply chain, such as higher weight limits on trucked cargo and expanding hours for commercial truck driver license examinations. He said the recently signed federal infrastructure bill will bring needed improvements throughout the state’s transportation system.
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Trans Mountain focuses resources on opening up access; pipeline remains safely shut down
November 18, 2021 — The Trans Mountain Pipeline remains shut down following a precautionary shut down on Sunday, November 14, in anticipation of the impacts of the heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions. The pipeline remains safely in a static condition and there is no indication of any oil release.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is a critical piece of infrastructure for British Columbia and Washington state and every effort is being made to safely restart the pipeline as promptly as possible. Trans Mountain is in regular contact with its shippers and is working to mitigate potential impacts of the pipeline shut down on the region.
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Port of Newport moves forward with new building
November 17, 2021 — A permanent administration building is one step closer to fruition for the Port of Newport following the monthly Port Commission meeting on Tuesday.
With more than nine years in a temporary structure, Port officials have been working with local architects Dustin Capri and Dietmar Goebel to create plans and documents for a new office building. A request for quotes yielded three submissions, all within budget, with Baldwin General Contracting, Inc. successfully submitting the winning proposal at $2.03 million.
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Oxnard Harbor Commissioners make mold commitment to decarbonize operations at the Port
November 16, 2021 – In a unanimous display of support, Oxnard Harbor District Commissioners voted on November 15, 2021, to adopt a resolution to demonstrate their commitment to decarbonizing operations at the Port of Hueneme as part of its pursuit of a zero-emission future.
“Adoption of this resolution shows our long-standing commitment to achieve zero emissions with clean energy and to reach this goal with honesty and integrity to do what is morally right for the planet,” said Jason Hodge, President of the Oxnard Harbor District.
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The Biden-Harris Action Plan for America’s ports and waterways
November 9, 2021 — While American ports are a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, outdated infrastructure and the COVID-19 pandemic have strained their capacity and jeopardized global supply chains. According to the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure Report issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), in 2018, America’s ports supported more than 30 million jobs and approximately 26% of our nation’s GDP. However, the ASCE report warns that ports face extensive challenges modernizing infrastructure and maintaining essential facilities under threat from sea level rise and other climate challenges. Only four U.S. ports are among the top 50 busiest ports in the world and no U.S. port is in the top 10. Many U.S. ports also have bridge or depth limitations that restrict their ability to receive the larger, post-Panamax vessels that are the future of ocean shipping. Further, the surge of cargo coming off larger vessels can also strain outdated landside infrastructure. As a result, more container traffic flows through a smaller number of U.S. ports with the offshore and onshore capacity to handle the largest vessels and their cargo. Taken together, America’s underfunded port and waterway infrastructure has real costs for our families, our economy, and our global competitiveness.
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Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners approves Sunroad Hotel project for East Harbor Island
November 9, 2021 — The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has granted concept approval for a 450-room hotel development by Sunroad HIE Hotel Partners, L.P. and has also authorized the issuance of a Coastal Development Permit for the project. The area for Sunroad’s development includes what is known as the Elbow Parcel, approximately 7.55 acres in the shape of an elbow at 851 Harbor Island Drive in San Diego at the northeast corner of Harbor Island Drive and East Harbor Island Drive west of Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina.
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American Samoa Port Administration proposes new projects
November 4, 2021 (Source: Samoa News / Samoa News staff) — American Samoa’s “dependence on imports is extreme, compared to other U.S jurisdictions” and in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the territory saw a 30,000 tonnage increase in imports from the prior year for the Port of Pago Pago, according to a Port Administration (DPA) proposal for a new seaport facility project at the main dock.
“Essentially, the pandemic related increase in imports exacerbated the existing storage shortage and has highlighted the need to maximize space,” said DPA in a 34-page funding proposal for three department proposed projects – including the Seaport Facilities — with American Samoa’s $479 million share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.
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Mobile harbour cranes with electric drive in high demand
November 3, 2021 — In the 2021 sales year, demand for Liebherr mobile harbour cranes with an e-drive has risen sharply. Compared to 2019, the number of units equipped with an electric motor has even doubled. Liebherr has been successfully using a hybrid drive concept consisting of a diesel engine and an electric drive for the mobile harbour cranes product segment for over 20 years. In addition to emission-free handling, the benefits of e-drive include cost savings and less maintenance.
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Matson publishes new environmental sustainability goals
November 1, 2021 — Matson, Inc., a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has published new long-term environmental goals in a Sustainability Report 2020 Supplement that commit the company to reducing fleet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 percent by 2030, and achieving net zero fleet GHG emissions by 2050.
“We are committed to doing our part in helping the world decarbonize and limit climate change,” said Matt Cox, chairman and chief executive officer. “We believe we have a responsibility to significantly reduce our carbon footprint by lowering our greenhouse gas emissions and our aim is to achieve these medium- and long-term goals by improving fleet and operational efficiency.
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GCT Deltaport Berth 4 Expansion Project to proceed to next phase of assessment
The Detailed Project Description was developed following the issuance of the Joint Summary of Issues by the Regulators. It incorporates input from consultation and engagement with provincial, territorial and Indigenous jurisdictions, Indigenous groups, the public, federal authorities, and other participants. It also describes how the input contributed to the changes to the Project.
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