Photo above: Port of Guam
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Association of Pacific Ports News
May 20, 2022
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SPECIAL APP EVENTS UPDATE...
- REGISTER NOW! APP'S NEXT WEBINAR
- Making the Law Work for 21st Century Ports -- A Seminar by Law Office of Alan K. Goldstein -- June 1, 2022
- APP 108th Annual Conference: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands -- Call for presentations and sponsors
- Welcome new sponsors! Exxon Mobil and Triple J Guam (Hertz Car Rental and Dollar Rent a Car)
- Pacific Ports Magazine - The May/22 issue is now out!
- Member News:
- Shey-Harding Executive Search opportunities
- Rockpoint Gas Storage Canada Ltd. Partners with Plug, Certarus and FortisBC in first of its kind hydrogen storage transaction
- Port of San Diego to deploy Bonnet System to help further reduce cargo vessel emissions on and around San Diego Bay
- Thomas Maddison appointed as Executive Director for RMIPA
- Port of Redwood City seeking ‘innovative proposals’ for unique waterfront experience
- WCMRC flagship building now open at Port of Nanaimo
- Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles to give update on Clean Air Action Plan
- Customer Day at Liebherr: Expanded operations, expanded solutions
- Port of Skagit looking at redevelopment of La Conner Marina
- Anthony Evangelista and Elba Gomez Join Port of San Diego Executive Leadership Group
- The “Inauguration Ceremony of Budai Port Visitor Service Center” was a success
- Port of Guam receives bi-partisan support in Congress for expansion
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APP WEBINAR: JUNE 1, 2022 @ 4pm PDT
Making the Law Work for 21st Century Ports:
A brief introduction to challenges we face and how the law can help us meet them
A Seminar by Law Office of Alan K. Goldstein for Association of Pacific Ports
By Zoom Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 4p.m. PDT
Join us as Alan K. Goldstein provides insights into the challenges and solutions of today’s legal system. The agenda includes:
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Setting the Scene: A host of factors including expansion of the Panama Canal, larger vessels (which need deeper channels and bigger berths), growing demand for U.S. energy exports, increasing dependence on automation and technology (and the cyber risk that accompanies them), climate change, geopolitical considerations and disruptions, and the new U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act have ushered in an era of growth and complexity for Pacific ports. How can the law help advance rather than constrain ports and port authorities in trying to meet these challenges?
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The Paper Chase: Virtually every challenge ports face includes a significant legal component and much of that legal piece of the puzzle concerns contracts and related legal documents. Those pieces of paper are not meaningless “boiler plate” but instead essential ways of minimizing and allocating risk, defining rights and obligations, facilitating expansion and combatting claims and exposures if and when things go wrong. Accordingly, it makes abundant good sense to make sure, when negotiating and drafting, that your contracts and other legal documents work for, not against you. Let’s discuss some examples.
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Raising Revenues and the Commerce Clause: The difference between a proper port fee for services provided and an improper charge for privileges that taxes or discriminates against interstate commerce.
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Our Litigious Society: When lawsuits happen, sovereign immunity, defense and indemnification clauses, timely investigation, appropriate liability insurance and thoughtful advance planning can aid your defense.
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Audience Questions and Answers: “The important thing is not to stop questioning.” –- Albert Einstein
About Alan K. Goldstein
With 35 years of experience, Alan K. Goldstein has helped port authorities, barge and towing companies, agribusiness, energy producers and shippers generally, insurers, financiers and other companies that do business in America’s ports navigate the complex mix of issues and regulations that affect their operations.
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APP's Annual Conference: Call for Presentations and Sponsors
September 25 to 28, 2022
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Get ready! We're already working on this year's Annual Conference -- September 25 to 28, 2022 -- in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. With your help, we can make this the best conference in the Association's 114-year history!
The Venue: Hyatt Regency Saipan -- Experience the true essence of Saipan’s paradise whilst enjoying the comforts of home at Hyatt Regency Saipan Hotel. Enjoy panoramic views of the hotel’s lush, tropical gardens while witnessing the breathtaking sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Our hotel on Saipan is conveniently located in the center of the island’s shopping and entertainment district, just a 30-minute drive from Saipan International Airport.
We're currently working with the hotel to secure a very attractive room rate. As soon as the room block code is provided, we'll pass it along to you.
The Agenda: Stay tuned as we start to roll out news about our presenters! We'll have a good mix of experts who will discuss topics such as infrastructure (e.g., funding, development, inspection), the environment, safety & security and much more. Keep checking www.pacificportsconference.com for updates.
Contact us with your presentation and agenda ideas:
Sponsor opportunities:
To discuss opportunities, contact:
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Welcome new sponsors!
We're pleased to announce the following new sponsors:
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Pacific Ports Magazine, May 2022 issue
We're pleased to present the newest issue of Pacific Ports Magazine!
Features in this issue include:
- Industry Insight with Sara Young, Port of Skagit
- Interferry leading the ‘charge’ for shoreside power;
- Foldable Containers – an idea whose time has come;
- Growth in use of bio-products reflects higher standards at ports;
- Alternative Fuels – Ports are expanding their propane usage;
- Kongsberg and Northwestern Michigan College launch professional development programs;
- Lighting Efficiency… plus much more!
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Shey-Harding Executive Search opportunities
Shey-Harding Associates, an industry leading search firm specializing in middle management to executive level placements, has posted the following opportunities for maritime professionals.
Senior VP, Ocean Export – Any U.S. Location
Summary: Reporting to the President of the Company, the Senior VP, Ocean Export, will oversee the export product, having full responsibility for the P&L, budgeting, operations, process management, business development, and product processes and efficiencies.
Operations Manager, Marine Terminal – LA & Long Beach
Summary: Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager (OM) will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations for vessel, rail, yard, and gate departments. The OM is responsible for providing strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the terminal. The OM will work closely with the Management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies that support the overall business objectives and execute on the agreed to plans.
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Rockpoint Gas Storage Canada Ltd. Partners with Plug, Certarus and FortisBC in first of its kind hydrogen storage transaction
May 19, 2022 — A partnership of leading energy companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to produce, transport, and burn hydrogen in a small-scale pilot project at the Suffield natural gas storage facility (part of the AECO HubTM) in Alberta, Canada (“Suffield”). It is anticipated that in fall 2022, green hydrogen will be trucked to Alberta and delivered to its destination turning the concept into reality. The aim of the project is to demonstrate and analyze the entire value chain of hydrogen from producer to storage to end user.
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Port of San Diego to deploy Bonnet System to help further reduce cargo vessel emissions on and around San Diego Bay
May 19, 2022 — As a national leader in deploying clean air technologies, the Port of San Diego is moving forward with a system to control and capture cargo vessel emissions, also known as a bonnet. The bonnet will be available for use by cargo vessels that aren’t yet equipped to connect to shore power.
In support of the Port’s new Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS), the Board of Port Commissioners has approved an agreement with Clean Air Engineering – Maritime, Inc. (CAEM) to design, build, and operate a barge-based emissions control and capture system, also known as the Marine Exhaust Treatment System (METS), which will be certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
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Thomas Maddison appointed as Executive Director for RMIPA
May 19, 2022 — The Republic of Marshall Island Ports Authority has announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas Maddison as Executive Director – Ports and Aviation. Mr. Maddison (pictured above with US Embassy staff based in Majuro) will oversee operations at RMI’s two main seaports — the Delap and Uliga Ports — as well as the Amata Kabua/Marshall Islands International Airport.
On behalf of the Association of Pacific Ports, congratulations Thomas!
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Port of Redwood City seeking ‘innovative proposals’ for unique waterfront experience
May 19, 2022 — The Port of Redwood City is seeking “innovative proposals” which will deliver “a unique waterfront destination experience.” Here’s one suggestion: a museum highlighting Redwood City’s maritime history, which reaches back to the days of wooden ships and encompasses several headline-grabbing stories, including the launching of a freighter made of concrete. Top billing, however, surely goes to a mysterious barge that involved the CIA and Howard Hughes.
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WCMRC flagship building now open at Port of Nanaimo
May 18, 2022 — Western Canada Marine Response Corporation’s new building at the Port of Nanaimo is designed to be the flagship of what will be a network of locations throughout Vancouver Island.
“It’s the flagship for all our operations on the Island,” says Michael Lowry, Senior Manager, Communications for WCMRC. “It’s perfectly situated, great access for us, and we’re in there now. It’s the only one of our buildings that we’ve designed from scratch, as the other buildings are pre-fab buildings.”
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Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles to give update on Clean Air Action Plan
May 18, 2022 — The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan on Wednesday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to noon. The meeting will include a status update of the ports’ technology advancement projects, feasibility assessment studies of cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks, and the Clean Truck Fund Rate.
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Customer Day at Liebherr: Expanded operations, expanded solutions
May 16, 2022 — Liebherr USA, Co. hosted visitors from across the globe at their first Customer Day on May 12. The company highlighted and demonstrated a diverse range of products across all ten segments including earthmoving, material handling technology, deep foundation machines, tower cranes, mining, mobile and crawler cranes, maritime cranes, concrete technology, components as well as refrigerators and freezers.
Liebherr USA, Co. unveiled various new products to the US market including the TA230 articulated dump truck, LTM 1110-5.2 all-terrain crane, LTM 1300-6.3 all-terrain crane, LR 1700 crawler crane, LR 1400 SX crawler crane, LR 1250.1 unplugged crawler crane, LRB 23 piling & drilling rig, 36 XXT truck mounted concrete pump, 80-LP line pump, and PR 776 dozer.
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Port of Skagit looking at redevelopment of La Conner Marina
May 16, 2022 — The Port of Skagit is undertaking a feasibility study to redevelop the La Conner Marina, to make better use of the property and create more economic opportunities for the marina and community.
The La Conner Marina was constructed in 1970 with the development of the south basin, followed by the completion of the north basin in 1978. The goal was to create a much needed small-boat harbor to serve maritime traffic through the Swinomish Channel and to bring more jobs and economic opportunities to the community. Today, the Port is working with a consulting team, including the Schuster Group, Makers Architecture and PND Engineers to explore future possibilities of the 13 acres of marina property between Sullivan Slough and the marina’s north basin. This property includes a collection of buildings, the Port’s RV Park and storage facility, and the Town of La Conner Public Works building.
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Anthony Evangelista and Elba Gomez Join Port of San Diego Executive Leadership Group
May 16, 2022 — Port of San Diego President and CEO Joe Stuyvesant has appointed Anthony Evangelista as the Port’s new chief of staff and Elba Gomez as the new vice president of administration/chief administrative officer.
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The “Inauguration Ceremony of Budai Port Visitor Service Center” was a success
May 16, 2022 — Since the trial operation of the Budai Merchant Port New Passenger Service Center on March 18, 2011, all walks of life have given it quite positive comments, during which it has successfully undertaken the passenger transportation of the Penghu Fireworks Festival. With the cooperation of the Taiwan Port Corporation, the Ministry of Communications, and the General Administration of Highways, a grand opening ceremony was held at the Budai Port Passenger Service Center at 10:00 am on May 16th. Together with local public opinion representatives and airline businessmen, they offered full blessings to the Budai Port Passenger Service Center. The ceremony was a smooth and successful event.
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Port of Guam receives bi-partisan support in Congress for expansion
April 28, 2022 — U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, wrote a letter yesterday to Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander United States Indo-Pacific Command, raising a critical point that funding the Port’s needs, such as three new gantry cranes, rehabilitation of its wharves and the replacement of 50-plus year old facilities is critical to the military’s mission on Guam and in the region. Wilson made known, in his letter to Aquilino, his support for the expansion of the Port Authority of Guam in the context of the important role it provides in the military’s IndoPacific strategy.
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