Author: propellerclub

In January, Amazon announced it is supporting Forum Mobility, an Oakland, California zero-emission trucking solutions provider, that is building electric truck charging stations for harbor trucking fleets and drivers.

The venture is supported by a new $400 million joint venture, led by the commercial real estate company CBRE. In addition, Homecoming Capital provided $100 million.

Forum Mobility’s investors include Obvious Ventures, Edison International, Overture, Homecoming Capital, CBRE Investment Management, Elemental Excelerator and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, the announcement said.

The endorsement from Amazon signals that a major retail and logistics company is ready to make the investment in electric trucks and charging stations.

Rodrigo Prudencio, principal at Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund said of the commitment: “To address global warming at scale, we need solutions that support the transition to electric vehicles, especially in hard-to-decarbonize sectors like heavy duty trucking. Forum Mobility’s solution will help small business owners electrify their transportation fleets, remove air pollution from California’s ports, and provide the charging infrastructure needed to support the growing use of electric trucks.”

At the January announcement, Matt LeDucq, CEO and Co-founder of Forum Mobility explained: “We are building a comprehensive charging network for heavy-duty trucks to make the transition to electrification. This network will need a lot of infrastructure and real estate, and CBRE IM is the perfect partner to help us build charging where it’s needed most. Fleets can bring their trucks to our network, or we can provide electric trucks bundled with charging. Today we can provide a Class 8 electric truck, and all its charging needs, at a monthly price that’s competitive with diesel – without the emissions… With new rules coming soon from the California Air Resources Board, we help fleets and drivers looking to make the jump to electric.”

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AGTC’s Friedmann says lack of ILWU-PMA contract could be “dangerous, permanent.”

Posted on April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 by propellerclub

AGTC’s Friedmann says lack of ILWU-PMA contract could be “dangerous, permanent.”

Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AGTC) Executive Director Peter Friedmann has again warned that the lack of a West Coast labor contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) could be “dangerous” and “permanent.”

Friedmann provided AJOT with an update sent to AGTC members on the dangers created by the lack of an ILWU-PMA contract: “Currently, too many West Coast marine terminals are operating on reduced schedules, some are open only four days a week, creating massive disruption and trucking, storage expense for agriculture exporters. Terminals are closing because they lack sufficient volume of import containers to justify hiring the longshore labor to keep them open. So, both the terminal operators and the longshore labor are losers.”

On the trend of cargo being shifted from the West Coast ports to East Coast ports, Friedmann explained why cargo losses could be permanent:

“The uncertainty that accompanies marine terminal operations without a labor contract, creates a disincentive to invest in additional facilities through which cargo will transit West Coast gateway ports. For example, transload facilities that might have been built to serve a West Coast gateway are being built to serve cargo through East Coast gateways. The same for warehouses, cold storage facilities, etc. Once those are built, the millions of dollars spent will not be abandoned – the cargo will continue to move through those facilities for years, even decades, to come. This makes it even more challenging for the West Coast gateways to claw back lost import container market share.”

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PCNC & PCLALB Welcome: Busan Port Authority’s E.H. Lee, Monday May 22nd (Maritime Day)

Posted on April 4, 2023May 25, 2023 by propellerclub

E. H. Lee, Busan Port Authority, Director of Marketing and International Affairs, will address the Propeller Clubs of Northern California and Los Angeles & Long Beach on the topic of “Korean and U.S. Ports: Learning From Each Other”

Monday May 22 (Maritime Day) @ 1400 (U.S. Pacific Time) Via Zoom

Welcoming speakers are:

James Patti, President, International Propeller Club
Danny Wan, Executive Director, Port of Oakland
Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
S.W. Lee, President, Customs Brokers, and Freight Forwarders Association of Northern California

E.H. Lee will discuss:

The Port of Busan’s transshipment business
The Port of Busan’s plans for its new automated terminal
The success of the Port working 24/7
The Port’s efforts to recruit young people to seek careers in the maritime industry
Efforts to transition the Port to zero emissions.

Registration = $20

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PCNC Welcomes PMSA’s John McLaurin IN PERSON Scotts Seafood, Tuesday April 18th from 1130-1330

Posted on March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 by propellerclub

John McLaurin, President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, will provide us with an overview of U.S. Pacific Coast port challenges in 2023

DATE & TIME
Tuesday April 18^th 2023 from 1130 to 1330

EVENT ADDRESS:
Scott’s Seafood & Grill 2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

AGENDA

Networking 1130-1200
Lunch 12.00
John’s speech starts at 1245
Questions
Conclusion 1330

JOHN’S BIO

PMSA President John McLaurin is a recognized authority on West Coast port, trade and transportation issues.

John was selected to receive the prestigious 2013 Connie Award by the Container & Intermodal Institute. Connie recipients are recognized for their significant influence on containerization in world trade and transportation.

Earlier, John was employed by American President Lines, the American Petroleum Institute and the Marine Spill Response Corporation. He is a University of California Davis graduate, and holds a law degree from Southwestern University.

John is a frequent contributor to trade publications and, on a personal side, is active in special education for children and adults with autism.

REGISTRATION

Registration & Lunch = $60

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PCNC WELCOMES AGTC’S PETER FRIEDMAN, AG TRADE REVIEW 2023, WED FEB 8

Posted on January 25, 2023February 10, 2023 by propellerclub

PCNC WELCOMES AGTC’S PETER FRIEDMAN, AG TRADE REVIEW 2023, WEDNESDAY FEB 8^TH @ 11 VIA ZOOM

Friedman will discuss:

· Prospects for Ag Transpacific Trade in 2023

· Concerns about ILWU/PMA impasse on West Coast ports

· Progress on demurrage and detention issues

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PCNC WELCOMES LARS JENSEN: 2023 GLOBAL CONTAINER MARKET REVIEW TUESDAY JANUARY 17@ 11 VIA Z00M

Posted on December 8, 2022January 17, 2023 by propellerclub

PCNC WELCOMES VESPUCCI MARITIME’S LARS JENSEN 2023 GLOBAL CONTAINER MARKET REVIEW

JENSEN WILL DISCUSS:

Trends China’s market for imports and exports
Will there be an ocean freight rate war in 2023?
Changes in ocean carrier alliances
Decarbonization challenges for ocean carriers
Maersk’s methanol shipbuilding plans
Advice for U.S. exporters in 2023
Will U.S. West Coast ports permanently lose business to U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports?

Registration is $15

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LOUISIANA WILL NEED $50 BILLION & TEXAS $34 BILLION FOR COASTAL & FLOODING PROTECTIONS & SOME MISSISSIPPI FRESH WATER IS UNDER ATTACK

Posted on November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 by propellerclub

The “Storms Flooding and Sea Level Defense 2022” conference, produced by the Propeller Club of Northern California and the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), heard that coastal protections will cost for: 1) Louisiana $50 billion; and 2) for Texas $34 billion.

In one instance, the cost of storm surge barriers to protect Texas’ Galveston Bay rose from $12 billion in 2019 to $17 billion in 2022.

On October 11, 2022, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District began construction of an underwater sill, across the bed of the Mississippi River channel to prevent further upriver progression of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico. Fresh water in Palquemines Parish, South of New Orleans, was threatened.[1]

The cost for coastal protections in Texas may go higher if Congress does not appropriate funding right away, according to Kelly Burks-Copes, Chief, Program Support Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District.

Other states will also be seeking federal funding for coastal protection projects and may also experience accelerated costs if Congress delays funding.

The Storms Flooding & Sea Level Defense 2022 conference took place via Zoom on November 9th, 2022.

The conference sponsors included: Towill, Fugro, Wilshire Consulting, Port of Los Angeles, Stantec, Cell-Crete and Watermaster, North America.

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STORMS, FLOODING & SEA LEVEL DEFENSE CONFERENCE: NOV 9, 2022

Posted on October 30, 2022February 27, 2024 by propellerclub

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022

0745 – U.S. PACIFIC TIME TO 1330 U.S. PACIFIC TIME VIA ZOOM

The Storms, Flooding & Sea Level Defense conference will be the fifth conference produced by the Propeller Club of Northern California and the Society of American Military Engineers.

This year’s SFSLD 2022 conference will look at:

U.S.- China Collaboration
Nature-based solutions to defend against flooding in California, Maryland, Texas, Louisiana, and the Netherlands
Port & State strategies to address sea level rise and flooding: California Hawaii, Louisiana, Texas, and Rotterdam

The conferences grew out of the initiatives of California ports including the Ports of Oakland, San Francisco, Long Beach and Los Angeles and have subsequently expanded to include ports around the United States. The ports share their plans to address storms, flooding, and higher sea levels and examine the impact on port operations, commerce and the wider community.The SFSLD conferences have also benefited from collaboration with experts in the Netherlands, including the Port of Rotterdam, Deltares, Royal Haskoning, the Dutch government’s Rijkswaterstaat and from Jeroen Aerts, Director Department of Water and Climate Risk, VU University of Amsterdam.

Students: You can attend the conference at no cost by sending a cover letter expressing your interest and a bio of yourself to ap**********@***il.com

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See PRESENTERS BIOS

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(Registration is $25)

Sponsorships are $200
($200 – includes four free admissions per sponsor)

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US Coast Guard Cities Cyber Security Exposures At U.S. Ports

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 by propellerclub

The U.S. Coast Guard is warning that U.S. ports and marine terminals remain exposed to cyber attacks on a number of different fronts.

In a presentation to the Propeller Club of Northern California, Commander Boris Montatsky, who serves at the U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command as the Cyber Effects and Protection Division Chief, said there are six areas of risks at ports, marine terminals and on vessels:

Facility Access: A compromise “impacting physical access control systems can lead to supply chain delays and localized traffic congestion in the vicinity of a port.”

Terminal Headquarters/Data: Terminal & Gate Operating Systems (TOS/GOS) streamline the flow of cargo in a port. A compromise “to a port’s TOS/GOS data could result in leaks of sensitive supply chain data from port customers. Manipulation of TOS/GOS data could also be used for smuggling or cargo theft.”

Terminal Headquarters Ransomware: A ransomware attack affecting TOS/GOS systems “could make critical systems and data inaccessible. This could lead to a full stop of port operations, resulting in financial losses and supply chain disruptions. “

Operational Technology (OT) Systems: Maritime infrastructure relies on various OT systems to control pumps, cranes, and other industrial equipment: “The compromise of an OT system can cause safety issues and lead to loss of life or property. In addition, a compromise can disrupt facility operations. “

Positioning, Navigation, & Timing (PNT): PNT often supports many vessels within a port’s vicinity and is critical to maritime operations: “Loss of PNT can impede vessels’ ability to safely navigate a port, and lead to an increased risk of collisions and groundings. Any of these events can result in environmental damage, loss of life, property, or a disruption to safe navigation.”

Vessel: A compromise to shipboard systems “could impact a vessel’s ability to safely navigate and manage their cargo. A vessel compromise could also lead to disruption of shore-side systems, because lateral movement is possible through shared wireless or wired networks, portable media and other interconnections.”

Challengers Fighting Cyber Attacks

Captain Taylor Lam, Commander Sector San Francisco, provided an overview of issues facing the Coast Guard and the U.S. maritime industry: “We’re probably not where we need to be yet, but we have certainly made significant advances and strides in where we need to go…”

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Draft Waterfront Adaptation Strategies

Posted on October 20, 2022 by propellerclub

The Port of San Francisco, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and San Francisco city agencies, has developed seven Waterfront Adaptation Strategies based on over five years of public engagement. This is an impactful moment for the City as we plan for the future and address sea level rise risk now.

With the Draft Waterfront Adaptation Strategies now available for public feedback, the goal is to reach a Draft Waterfront Adaptation Plan (Tentatively Selected Plan) by summer 2023. The Draft Plan will identify a preferred approach to reduce flood risks from sea level rise and extreme storms and provide an opportunity to invest in and bring public benefits to San Francisco’s waterfront. Learn more with the two-minute explainer video.

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PCNC Welcomes USCG’S Captain Taylor Lam Maritime Cyber Security Presentation October 25th @ 11 Via Zoom

Posted on October 11, 2022December 12, 2022 by propellerclub

Captain Taylor Lam, Commander Sector San Francisco & Captain of the Port will introduce the United States Coast Guard Cyber Command and Commander Boris Montatsky. The Commander serves at U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command as the Cyber Effects and Protection Division Chief. In this role, he leads a diverse staff of three:

Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs),
Cyber Mission Team (CMT
Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch.

These elements inform and assess cyber risk across the Maritime Transportation System (MTS) as well as conduct cyberspace operations that prevent and defend against cyber attacks targeting U.S. national interests.

The U.S. Coast Guard’s presentation to the Propeller Club of Northern California will focus on:

“The Service’s current capabilities and initiatives to enhance cybersecurity of the U.S. Marine Transportation System which facilitates the global supply chain and more than $5.4 Trillion in annual commerce.”

Captain Lam assumed command of Sector San Francisco in June 2021. As Commander, Sector San Francisco he leads nearly 620 Active, Reserve, and Civilian Coast Guard men and women operating three Cutters, seven Small Boat Stations, an Aids to Navigation Team, a Vessel Traffic Service, and a Marine Safety Detachment in addition to more than 1,000 Coast Guard Auxiliarists. His area of responsibility spans from the Oregon border to the San Luis Obispo County line as well as much of Nevada, Utah, and parts of Wyoming, and includes over 2,500 miles of shoreline within the San Francisco Bay and its tributaries.

Duties and responsibilities of Sector San Francisco include Captain of the Port, Federal On-Scene Coordinator, Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection, Federal Maritime Security Coordinator, and Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator.

Captain Taylor Lam is a native of Riverside, CA and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1996 through the Minority Officer Recruiting Effort (MORE) program (now College Student Pre-commissioning Initiative – CSPI) and graduated from Basic Training in Cape May, NJ. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he graduated from Officer Candidate School in 1998 at New London, CT.

Captain Lam’s previous operational units include service as Deputy Commander of Sector Boston, Commanding Officer of Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Los Angeles – Long Beach, Command Center and Enforcement Chief at Sector Miami, Detachment Officer-in-Charge (OIC) and plank owner of MSST Seattle, Law Enforcement Detachment OIC at Tactical Law Enforcement Team North, and Deck Watch Officer aboard USCGC MUNRO (WHEC-724) in Alameda, CA.

Commander Boris Montatsky currently serves at U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command as the Cyber Effects and Protection Division Chief. In this role, he leads a diverse staff of three

Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), a Cyber Mission Team (CMT), and a Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch. These elements inform and assess cyber risk across the Maritime Transportation System (MTS) as well as conduct cyberspace operations that prevent and defend against cyber attacks targeting U.S. national interests.

His previous assignments include Assistant Response Department Head and Search and Rescue (SAR) controller at Sector Lake Michigan, in Milwaukee, WI, as well as Cybersecurity Certification & Accreditation Team Lead at the Coast Guard’s Telecommunications Information Systems Command (TISCOM). Commander Montatsky also served as Chief, Centralized Service Desk (CSD), St. Louis, MO. His staff assignments include Chief, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Information Assurance Division for the Assistant Commandant for Intelligence (CG-2), and Chief of the Cyberspace Operations Policy Division under the Assistant Commandant for Capability (CG-7) at Coast Guard Headquarters.

Commander Montatsky earned his commission from the U.S. Coast Guard Officer Candidate School, New London, CT. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management and Information Systems. His postgraduate education includes a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from DePaul University, Chicago, IL, and a Master of Science in Government Information Leadership from the National Defense University, Washington D.C. He also holds numerous professional certifications. Commander Montatsky is a permanent Boat Forces Pin (Pewter) holder and has been awarded several personal and service awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal (3), the Coast Guard Commendation Medal, and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal. He is also a 2020 Old Crows Association Military Service Award Winner. Commander Montatsky was born in Minsk, Belarus and immigrated to the United States in 1989 where his family settled in Chicago, IL. He has been married to his wife Karina for 20 years, and they have two sons – Sean (18) and Ethan (14).

Read article: “Cyberattacks surge in 2022 as hackers target commodities”

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PROPELLER CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MARITIME DAY PRESENTATIONS TUESDAY MAY 23RD 0900-1130 U.S. PACIFIC COAST TIME VIA ZOOM

To view slides from the speakers, click on their links above.

E. H. Lee, Busan Port Authority, Director of Marketing and International Affairs, will address the Propeller Clubs of Northern California and Los Angeles & Long Beach on the topic of “Korean and U.S. Ports: Learning From Each Other”

Monday May 22 (Maritime Day) @ 1400 (U.S. Pacific Time) Via Zoom

Welcoming speakers are:

E.H. Lee will discuss:

Registration = $20

John McLaurin, President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, will provide us with an overview of U.S. Pacific Coast port challenges in 2023

PCNC WELCOMES VESPUCCI MARITIME’S LARS JENSEN 2023 GLOBAL CONTAINER MARKET REVIEW

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022

0745 – U.S. PACIFIC TIME TO 1330 U.S. PACIFIC TIME VIA ZOOM

See AGENDA

See PRESENTERS SLIDES

See PRESENTERS BIOS

See Zoom Chat Messages to Web Links

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PROPELLER CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MARITIME DAY PRESENTATIONS TUESDAY MAY 23^RD 0900-1130 U.S. PACIFIC COAST TIME VIA ZOOM