Events

ILWU President Willie Adams and PMA President Jim McKenna jointly addressed the Propeller Club of Northern California on February 4th pledging to work more closely together to improve the competitiveness of California ports with rival ports on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The two leaders also pledged to support efforts to block the Oakland A’s ballpark and condominium complex at the Port of Oakland’s Howard Terminal.

U.S. Customs San Francisco Deputy Port Director Steve Baxter briefed PCNC lunch attendees on recent operational developments at Bay Area ports and airports on November 5th.

Attendees included guests of the Ports of Oakland, San Francisco, PCC  Logistics and CBFANC.

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On September 10th, USCG’s Captain Marie Byrd told PCNC that the Bay Area is a vital source for petroleum and agricultural goods and that these resources could be at risk from an earthquake or other catastrophic event. USCG is working with Northern California Ports, the Harbor Safety Committee as well as the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) to support ...

At the Luncheon Bill Mongelluzzo discussed such topics as:

• Fuel Surcharge Hikes From 2020 IMO Low Sulphur Rule
• Trans-Pacific Rates in 2019

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McLaurin will:

• Update PCNC on the Oakland A’s proposed ballpark at the Port of Oakland’s Howard Terminal
• Project California ports growth for 2019

At Scott’s Seafood, Oakland 11.30 am -1.30 pm

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.

Topics that that Elaine Forbes discussed:

• Sea Wall
• Update on Cruise Ship & Auto Business
• Ferry Terminal

SF Port Director promotes $425 Million Seawall to Combat Higher Sea Level

At the Luncheon Congressman Garamendi discussed:

• Maritime Items before Congress
• H.R. 5893, the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act
• H.R. 6206, the U.S. Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act
• 2018 Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership

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:

• Port of Oakland
• Transportation access to the Port
• Economic development on the waterfront
• Sustainability issues