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IN THIS ISSUE:

• REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2026 WINTER CONFERENCE!
• NEXT ISSUE OF PACIFIC PORTS MAGAZINE GOES 100% DIGITAL
• MEMBER NEWS:
• San Pedro Bay ports release final drayage truck feasibility assessment
• Port Authority of Guam launches Port Week 2025 celebrating 50 years of Port Strong
• EA instrumental to landmark EPA PFAS Incineration Study
• Lázaro Cárdenas Port celebrates successful first operation of Hyundai Glovis’ Authorized Bonded Warehouse
• Hawaii DOT releases final Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan
• Fiji Ports participates in the Climate Finance Knowledge Exchange Workshop
• Port of Grays Harbor promotes Kris Koski to Director of Planning and Engineering
• Carnival Cruise Line returns to Acapulco

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APP'S 2026 WINTER CONFERENCE

JANUARY 28 TO 30, 2026 -- KAHALA RESORT, HONOLULU

Meet you in the Middle!

As the most convenient location in the Pacific Ocean for all members, Hawaii is once again the location for the APP's Winter Conference! But don't kid yourself -- despite being in a tropical paradise, attendees will be fully engaged on relevant issues for ports. Top-notch presentations from engaging speakers are combined with excellent networking opportunities to make this a not-to-miss conference!

We're back at the Kahala Hotel & Resort! The preferred rate for conference attendees is an amazing US$395/night. But don't wait - rooms at that rate will go fast (deadline for this rate is December 31, 2025).

Early bird registration is now open!

Watch for details on presentations, networking events and excursions. Interested in speaking? Contact jane@pacificports.org to discuss.

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Next Pacific Ports Magazine goes 100% digital

Update regarding the print edition of the October/November issue of Pacific Ports Magazine: We’ve made the decision to publish this issue in digital format only.

We’ve been having an issue here in Canada with our postal service. In late September, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike without notice (albeit they had the legal right to do so); on October 9 they shifted to rotating strikes, again without notice. The two sides do not have any plans to return to the bargaining table at this time, leaving service very unpredictable with Canada Post. With no guarantee that the union won’t decide to switch tactics again, it’s uncertain if we went to print that the magazine would be delivered within an adequate timeframe.

Our plan is to release the issue on October 24 in a direct email to our distribution list via Constant Contact, followed by posting online and promoting through our social media accounts (Facebook, LinkedIn and X). 

In the meantime...

To discuss editorial ideas for future issues, contact:

Jane McIvor: jane@pacificports.org | 604-893-8800

To discuss advertising opportunities, contact:

Philippe Critot: philippe@pacificports.org | +1 323-660-5459 or +1 323-578-2452

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MEMBER NEWS

San Pedro Bay ports release final drayage truck feasibility assessment

October 17,2025 — The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final report on the current state and overall feasibility of using cleaner drayage truck technologies to help reduce air pollution in the San Pedro Bay ports complex and reach the ambitious zero-emissions (ZE) goals adopted in the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update.

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Port Authority of Guam launches Port Week 2025 celebrating 50 years of Port Strong

October 17, 2025 — The Port Authority of Guam is launching Port Week 2025 to mark the 50th anniversary of Port Strong, a celebration of the people whose grit, resilience, and service fuel local and regional economies, strengthen partnerships, and support national security. Established as an autonomous agency in 1975, Guam’s commercial seaport has grown from modest facilities into the island’s lifeline, maintaining operations through typhoons and global disruptions while supporting Indo-Pacific readiness. Port Week honors that legacy and looks ahead to the next chapter with a focus on reliability, safety, innovation, and partnership.

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EA instrumental to landmark EPA PFAS Incineration Study

October 17, 2025 — EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC (EA), a leading provider of interdisciplinary environmental services, was a key contributor to the recent study that led to publication of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) comprehensive report, PFAS Destruction by a Hazardous Waste Incinerator: Testing Results. This study represents the most extensive evaluation to date of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction in a full-scale hazardous waste incinerator, conducted at the Clean Harbors Environmental Services hazardous waste incinerator facility in Aragonite, Utah.

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Lázaro Cárdenas Port celebrates successful first operation of Hyundai Glovis’ Authorized Bonded Warehouse

October 15, 2025 — The first operation was successfully carried out at the Authorized Bonded Warehouse (RFA) operated by Hyundai Glovis, marking a new milestone in the logistics infrastructure of the Lázaro Cárdenas Port. This facility, identified as CR 318, has a static capacity of 1,938 units and is part of Hyundai Glovis’ strategic project to establish a Vehicle Distribution Center. From this location, the company will carry out storage, customs clearance, and distribution of new vehicles throughout the country.

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Hawaii DOT releases final Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan

October 15, 2025 — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the release of its final Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan, following a 65-day public review process and incorporating extensive stakeholder feedback. The plan provides a roadmap for the transportation sector to meet the statewide emissions reduction targets established by the Legislature in 2018. The 2030 target is to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 50% from 2005 levels. The 2045 target is for Hawaiʻi to capture more carbon that we emit; thereby achieving net-negative emissions.

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Fiji Ports participates in the Climate Finance Knowledge Exchange Workshop

October 15, 2025 — Fiji Ports had participated in the Climate Finance Knowledge Exchange Workshop, held on 13th to 14th October at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva. The workshop brought together leaders from government ministries and the private sector to explore innovative pathways for financing Fiji’s climate resilience and sustainable development priorities.

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Port of Grays Harbor promotes Kris Koski to Director of Planning and Engineering

October 13, 2025 — The Port of Grays Harbor is pleased to announce Kris Koski has been promoted to Director of Planning and Engineering, following the retirement of Randy Lewis last month. Mr. Koski has been the Port Engineer since joining the Port of Grays Harbor in 2021. Prior to that he served as City Engineer at the City of Aberdeen since 2016, where he developed and managed several important infrastructure projects including the North Shore Levee and the Aberdeen US12 Highway-Rail Separation Project. Prior to his time with the City, Mr. Koski worked as both a Design and Project Engineer for KPFF Consulting Engineers for 10 years.

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Carnival Cruise Line returns to Acapulco

October 11, 2025 — The Administration of the Acapulco National Port System (ASIPONA Acapulco) received the cruise ship Carnival Legend this Saturday. This arrival marks the return of Carnival Cruise Line to the port after 15 years of absence. Its return reflects the recovery and confidence of the international tourism industry in this destination in the Mexican Pacific. The Carnival Legend is part of the fleet of Carnival Cruise Line, one of the most recognized shipping companies worldwide for its trajectory and tourism offer within the cruise sector.

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