At the February 12, 2019 PCNC Board members expressed their support for the new Fresh Fish Market at the Port of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Board Member Anita Yao (Port of San Francisco) introduced the team from the Fresh Fisherman’s Group that is selling fresh fish straight off their boats!
The group that met with the PCNC Board included: Giuseppe Pennisi—owner of ...
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The Stevedoring Services of America (SSA), general manager, who runs the Port of Oakland’s largest container terminal, Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) says that the Port must quickly embark on an expansion of the Turning Basin located in the Oakland Estuary or face the loss of next generation container ship business.
In an interview with AJOT, Jim Rice, general manager SSA ...
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The president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) warned maritime operators and customers to expect higher California air emission related taxes and fees in 2019.
John McLaurin, PMSA president, told a Propeller Club of Northern California luncheon audience to prepare for higher taxes and fees on harbor trucks, warehousing and possibly a tax on ocean containers.
He also strongly criticized plans ...
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Maritime Stakeholders Voice Opposition to Proposed Oakland A’s Ballpark at Port of Oakland
by Stas Margaronis
The proposed Oakland Athletics baseball park to be located at the Port of Oakland (See rendering) is drawing criticism and opposition from maritime stakeholders, but a spokesman for the Oakland Athletics says that many of the industry’s concerns can be addressed.
Taj Tashombe, Vice President External Affairs for the Oakland A’s, outlined remedies to the Propeller Club of Northern California board of directors at a January ...
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McLaurin will:
At Scott’s Seafood, Oakland 11.30 am -1.30 pm
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President Tom Cropper told PCNC of CMA plans for more recruitment of women, new campus expansion, a new CMA training ship with emergency services capability, and more emphasis on renewable energy.
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Topics that that Elaine Forbes discussed:
SF Port Director promotes $425 Million Seawall to Combat Higher Sea Level
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At the Luncheon Congressman Garamendi discussed:
Rep Garamendi warns U.S. is vulnerable to Russian polar dominance of sea lanes
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Mayor Schaaf spoke about Oakland’s economic development issues relating to:
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