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Association of Pacific Ports News
June 20, 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
  • REGISTER NOW! 109th APP ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- YOUR BEST OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE PORT OF LONG BEACH OPERATIONS AND INITIATIVES!
  • MEMBER NEWS:
  • Shey-Harding posts new career opportunities
  • Port of Guam continues recovery process from Typhoon Mawar
  • Port of San Diego increases annual funding for community projects
  • Port of Long Beach Harbor Commission adopt annual budget
  • Liebherr Container Cranes delivers semi-automated ship to shore container crane to Patrick Terminals – Brisbane Autostrad
  • Future of Port of Alaska discussed at work session
  • Taichung Port Fill Area Seawall Project expands Offshore Wind Power Development Energy
  • Port of Columbia County announces new Executive Finance Manager
  • Kongsberg Maritime to provide design and technology for new tugboats to help secure the Suez Canal
REGISTER NOW!
109th APP ANNUAL CONFERENCE
August 13 to 16, 2023 in Long Beach, California

The APP's 109th Annual Conference, hosted by the Port of Long Beach, is quickly approaching! If you haven't registered yet, we encourage you to do so now.


THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT
THE PORT OF LONG BEACH OPERATIONS AND INITIATIVES!
The Port of Long Beach is the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade and a trailblazer in innovative goods movement, safety, environmental stewardship and sustainability. Voted “Best West Coast Seaport” by industry peers, the Port handles trade valued at $200 billion annually and supports 2.6 million jobs across the nation, more than 575,000 in Southern California, and more than 50,000 jobs – or 1 in 5 – in Long Beach.

The APP agenda provides many opportunities to learn about POLB operations, including water and land tours with guides to describe innovations. Ports large and small will benefit from learning about the best practices and initiatives of POLB.

Sessions and presentations include:

  • Education and Workforce -- Learn about the Port of Long Beach's education outreach programs and events as well as partnerships, workforce pipeline, and training center.
  • Security -- A review of Port of Long Beach's security efforts under water, on land, and in the sky. The session will include cybersecurity in addition to drone technology to provide air-visual security.
  • Environment -- The Port of Long Beach focus continues with a look at how the Port supports efforts to protect and sustain its environment, including community grant progrms, microgrid development, and biodiversity studies.
  • The Green Port of the Future -- Port of Long Beach initiatives such as ZEERO (Zero Emissions, Energy Resilient Operations Program), Pier W and Pier B developments.
  • Welcome Reception: Harbor Sunset Tour -- Departing from the Hotel Maya dock, APP Conference guests will enjoy water-side views of Long Beach Harbor — the first opportunity to see Port of Long Beach operations in action.
  • Tour of Port of Long Beach and Long Beach Container Terminal -- Guided (and commentated) bus tours of operations at the Port, including the Long Beach Container Terminal, will give attendees a first-hand look of operations with detailed descriptions of best practices and innovations that have been highlighted during conference plenary sessions.

 
The Venue
The APP's Conference will be held at the Hotel Maya – a full-scale resort featuring a Latin American-inspired 199 room property with a distinctive Southern California combination of spectacular, oceanfront views amidst 14 acres of lush, tropical gardens dotted with 500 palm trees in a modern, open-air setting.
 
  
For the full agenda, visit our online program.
 

Sponsorship
We're incredibly pleased to announce even more sponsors!.

There's still time to sponsor!
The APP's 109th Annual Conference provides a great opportunity to build relationships with a very targeted market: senior port executives, commissioners and management from the U.S., Canada, and the Pacific Islands; terminal operators; shipping lines; technology providers; environmental consulting and engineering firms; and equipment manufactures to name just a few. Sponsorship benefits have been designed to provide premium exposure not only on-site but leading up to the event through social media and direct email marketing.
Member News
Shey-Harding posts new career opportunities

New career opportunities have been posted to the Shey-Harding Executive Search website, including:
  • Chief Operating Officer, Northwest Seaport Alliance and
  • Chief Executive Officer, Port of Corpus Christi
Port of Guam continues recovery process from Typhoon Mawar

June 20, 2023 — The Port of Guam continues the process of recovery following Typhoon Mawar in May. Numerous press releases have documented the Port’s efforts, including:
Port of San Diego increases annual funding for community projects

June 16, 2023 — The Board of Port Commissioners has voted to increase annual funding for the Port of San Diego’s Maritime Industrial Impact Fund (MIIF). This fund has supported numerous efforts in communities adjacent to the Port’s maritime industry and terminals, such as youth programs, bicycle infrastructure, air quality improvements, noise reduction efforts, and more.
Port of Long Beach Harbor Commission adopt annual budget

June 15, 2023 — The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Monday approved a $634.5 million budget for the Long Beach Harbor Department, including a record-setting transfer to the City’s Tidelands Operating Fund, which supports projects along Long Beach’s coastline. The budget, for the fiscal year which begins Oct. 1, is 7.4% lower than the budget adopted last year. Operating revenue is projected to be 5.7% higher than the previous year, while non-operating revenue is projected to be 22.2% lower, largely due to completion of the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge project.
Liebherr Container Cranes delivers semi-automated ship to shore container crane to Patrick Terminals – Brisbane Autostrad

June 14, 2023 — Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd., is excited to unveil a video highlighting the advanced automation capabilities of its new cabinless ship-to-shore container crane. This cutting-edge crane has recently entered service at Patrick Terminals – Brisbane AutoStrad in Australia, where it is already hard at work handling container vessels and automated landside operations. The crane features extensive automation and utilises Liebherr’s Remote Operator Station (ROS) for pick and place over the vessel and for exception handling. The ROS allows the same level of crane control as an on-board operator but from the comfort of an office-based environment.
Future of Port of Alaska discussed at work session

It’s the front door to the state from the sea, a vital part of the lives of nearly everyone in Alaska. But there’s a problem. The port — where Mayor Dave Bronson said 90% of Alaskans get their food and supplies from — is aging. If major revitalization isn’t done to the Port of Alaska, major portions of the dock will be taken out of service in as soon as seven years, Port Director Steve Ribuffo said. “If something catastrophic happens to the entire port because we chose not to invest in replacing it, then we’re in a world of hurt,” Ribuffo said.
Taichung Port Fill Area Seawall Project expands Offshore Wind Power Development Energy

June 9, 2023 — Taichung Port Branch of Taiwan Port Affairs Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Taichung Port Branch) handles the ” The Taichung Port Fill Area New Seawall Project ( hereinafter referred to as the fill area project ) is expected to provide a closed water area backfill space after the project is completed, and provide a place for the maintenance of the port area to store and decontaminate the dredged earth. The habitat will provide offshore wind power related industries to enter the port area for development.
Port of Columbia County announces new Executive Finance Manager

June 8, 2023 — The Port of Columbia County is pleased to announce Guy Glenn Jr. began on May 30, 2023, as the port’s new Executive Finance Manager. Glenn is taking over for Bob Gadotti, who will retire at the end of July after serving in the position since December 2016. The Executive Finance Manager plays a critical role at the port, managing all aspects of municipal finance, budget, audit, and compliance with federal and state laws and statutes.
Kongsberg Maritime to provide design and technology for new tugboats to help secure the Suez Canal

June 6, 2023 — Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to provide the design and equipment for two powerful salvage tugs being built by Alexandria Shipyard as main contractor on behalf of the Suez Canal Authority. The tugs will be based on Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 722 CDT Design. The UT 722 tugboat design has a length of 71.6 metres, bollard pull of approximately 200 tonnes, and it can operate independently for up to 35 days.

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