Congressman John Garamendi’s Chief of Staff, Bradley Bottoms addressed the PCNC
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SURPRISE! Congressman John Garamendi Will Address PCNC Networking Party, Thursday, July 2 @ 11 AM Via ZOOM
As a pre-Fourth of July celebration, PCNC will hold a networking party for members and friends to meet via Zoom on Thursday July 2nd at 11.00 AM. Zoom allows attendees to be organized into groups so people can talk to each other in a less congested setting.
If you wish to attend, please contact Stas Margaronis to register at: ap**********@***il.com
New ZPMC Cranes Will Augment Port of Oakland’s Big Ship Capability
Three new ship to shore container cranes, built by Shanghai-based ZPMC, will arrive at the Port of Oakland later this year and will enhance the ability of SSA’s Oakland International Container Terminal to handle 19,000 TEU ships and larger.
ZPMC discussed the new cranes and new harbor automation technology at a Propeller Club of Northern California virtual presentation on June 16th.
At the presentation, Port of Oakland executive director Danny Wan welcomed ZPMC: “We are especially excited to welcome ZPMC who will be delivering new cranes to the Port of Oakland later this year. These cranes will be delivered to our partner SSA (Stevedoring Service of America). These will be the tallest cranes in North America and will help the Port of Oakland handle the largest container ships… Back in 1996, the Port of Oakland was the recipient of the first ship to shore cranes delivered in North America. So, thank you ZPMC!”
New Port of Oakland Cranes & ZPMC Zoom Video
Note: Introductions, then the presentation starts at 19:30
PCNC Welcomes ZPMC: Builder of Port of Oakland Container Cranes – Tuesday, June 16 -Via Zoom @11am
ZPMC’s Yang Haisheng & Savanah Kunz Will Discuss New Port of Oakland Cranes & ZPMC Smart Solutions
Zoom Video Presentation: Tuesday June 16th at 11.00 AM.
Please RSVP: ap**********@***il.com by Monday June 15th, 2020
(You will receive a formal invitation plus password to access the briefing)
Evey Hwang Joins PCNC Board
On June 2nd the PCNC Board unanimously voted for Evey Hwang to become PCNC’s newest member of the Board of Directors. Evey Hwang is the current president of the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of Northern California (CBFANC) and heads the San Francisco division of Alba Wheels Up. She has been in the customs brokerage and freight forwarding business since 1984.
Howard Terminal Ballpark – PCNC zoom meeting video
Note: Introductions, then the presentation starts at 22:40
Join PCNC For PMSA’s Mike Jacob Howard Terminal Ballpark Update Tuesday June 2nd Via Zoom @11
(Courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group)
PMSA’s Mike Jacob: Howard Terminal Ballpark Update
Zoom Video Presentation: Tuesday June 2nd at 11.00 AM.
Please RSVP: ap**********@***il.com by Monday June 1, 2020
(You will receive a formal invitation plus password to access the briefing)
CELEBRATE NATIONAL MARITIME DAY WITH SEAFARERS, NATIONAL SHIPPING, PASHA HAWAII & MORE! FRIDAY MAY 22 @ 11AM VIA ZOOM
The Propeller Club of Northern California will be celebrating National Maritime Day on Friday May 22nd @ 1100 hrs. Via Zoom.
Our speakers will include:
Nick Marrone, vice president Seafarers International Union, who will discuss challenges faced by American mariners during the Covid crisis, the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine and the continued importance of the Jones Act.
Torey Presti, president National Shipping, will discuss current Covid challenges for the U.S. to Puerto Rico trade, challenges for mariners and management and the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine.
Ed Washburn, senior vice-president fleet operations Pasha Hawaii, will discuss Covid challenges to the California-Hawaii trade, the company’s new shipbuilding program and the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine.
Kelly Moore, senior vice-president, East and Gulf Coast Operations, Centerline Logistics, will address challenges to the U.S. tug and barge industry and the Jones Act.
Please confirm your participation by contacting: ap**********@***il.com
USCG’S SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO KEEPS SEA LANES & SUPPLY CHAIN OPEN DURING COVID-19
Deploying 24-hour per day boat crew patrols is the way U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) Sector San Francisco is keeping vital sea lanes safe and free of obstructions that could slow or stop ocean-going vessels’ ability to access ports in the San Francisco Bay.
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Kroll, Public Affairs Officer, U.S.C.G. Eleventh District, which includes Sector San Francisco, said in an interview: “Right now a key element is keeping the ship channels clear and insuring there are no obstacles that might lead to a container ship, tanker or tug barge colliding with a floating object.”
Kroll noted that “As supply chain issues are a paramount issue at our six ports in San Francisco Bay, it is essential that we avoid potential hazards for vessels arriving and departing the Bay.”
PCNC Welcomes SeaIntelligence’s Lars Jensen via Zoom Tuesday May 12th @ 11 AM
“2020 Container Shipping Trends Global & Asia/North America”
Zoom Video Presentation: Tuesday May 12th at 11.00 AM.
Please RSVP: ap**********@***il.com by Friday May 8, 2020
(You will receive a formal invitation plus password to access the briefing)