Archive for September, 2022

PCNC WELCOMES AFL-CIO TRANSPORTATION CHIEF GREG REGAN:  RAIL & MARITIME UPDATES TUESDAY OCTOBER 11 @ 11 VIA ZOOM

GREG REGAN WILL DISCUSS:

  • SHIPPER/LABOR COALITION SUPPORTING RAILROAD REGULATION
  • CHALLENGES FACED BY U.S. RAILROAD WORKERS
  • SUPPORTING U.S. MARITIME
  • ATTRACTING WORKERS TO TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRIES

GREG REGAN, PRESIDENT,  TRANSPORTATION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO,

In 2021, Greg Regan was elected President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, a labor organization consisting of 36 unions that together represent workers in all areas of transportation. TTD focuses on federal legislation, regulatory matters, and policy issues that impact transportation workers.

In his current position, Greg leads and oversees TTD’s daily operation and serves as ...

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Pasha Boasts New LNG Powered George III Will Substantially Reduce Emissions

With the arrival of Pasha’s new George III at the Port of Oakland on August 31st, Ed Washburn, Senior Vice President Fleet Operation, Pasha Hawaii, said the LNG powered ship will substantially reduce or eliminate emissions compared to conventional diesel-powered ships.

Reduced Emissions

On September 6th, speaking to the Propeller Club of Northern California, Washburn provided highlights of how the new U.S. built vessel will reduce emissions: “In terms of emissions, particulate matter, which is a fine black dust is completely eliminated. ...

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