“2020 Container Shipping Trends Global & Asia/North America”
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Category: Events
PCNC Welcomes US Army Corps’ LTC John Cunningham – April 7
Unfortunately, the Coronavirus has forced us to postpone our April lunch featuring USACE’s John Cunningham.
Topic: Dredging Projects Status: S.F. Bay 2020
Date And Time
Tue, April 7, 2020
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM PDT
Location
Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar
2 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
PCNC Welcomes ILWU’s Willie Adams & PMA’s Jim McKenna – February 4
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.
PCNC Welcomes US Customs Steve Baxter – November 5
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.
STORMS, FLOODING & SEA LEVEL DEFENSE CONFERENCE – DEC 3 – SAVE THE DATE!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
SCOTT’S SEAFOOD, JACK LONDON SQUARE, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
JOIN THE PORTS OF SAN FRANCISCO, OAKLAND, LONG BEACH, LOS ANGELES, SAN DIEGO, REDWOOD CITY, PORT OF HUENEME & PROPELLER CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
CONFERENCE AGENDA (view and download PDF)
PRESENTER BIOS (view and download PDF)
REPORTS & ARTICLES:
Sea Level Rise Could Threaten California Cities and Ports by 2040
A new U.S. report, using advanced analytic software, says waves and storm surges are gaining momentum from sea level rise and collectively pose a more immediate threat than was previously believed. The result could be serious damage to California coastal cities and ports by 2040. Read entire article
Sea Level Rise Could Cost U.S. Ports Between $57 Billion To $78 Billion In Upgrades
A University of Rhode Island team has concluded that the top 100 US ports may need to invest between $57 billion to $78 billion to accommodate a two-meter increase in sea level rise and recent surveys indicate that some U.S. port designers are beginning to incorporate sea level rise into their planning process. Read entire article.
Dutch Storm Surge Expertise Helps Louisiana, Texas, New York and New Jersey
The $165 million Seabrook Floodgate Complex, completed in 2012, protects New Orleans by reducing storm surge entering from Lake Pontchartrain. (Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). Read entire article
US Ag Exports Undermined by 2019 Flooding and Inland Waterway Closures
Catastrophic flooding in 2019 is slowing or stopping barge traffic along the Mississippi, Missouri and Arkansas rivers and adversely impacting farmers and exports. Read entire article
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PCNC Welcomes USCG’s Captain Marie Byrd – Sep 10
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 preparedness.
US Coast Guard’s Byrd urges emergency preparedness citing bridges & refineries: by Stas Margaronis
U.S. Coast Guard Captain Marie Byrd told attendees at the Propeller Club of Northern California on September 10th that vulnerabilities of bridges and refineries continue to be a focus of emergency response plans seeking to protect the Marine Transportation System (MTS).
Byrd said emergency response exercises focusing on the San Francisco Bay Area Port Recovery Plan will be part of the annual Fleet Week San Francisco activities taking place between October 6-14, 2019.
PCNC Welcomes JOC’s Bill Mongelluzzo – April 30th
At the Luncheon Bill Mongelluzzo discussed such topics as:
- Fuel Surcharge Hikes From 2020 IMO Low Sulphur Rule
- Trans-Pacific Rates in 2019
Please see enclosed Power Point and luncheon photos
PCNC Welcomes PMSA’s John McLaurin: Tuesday, February 12th
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
PCNC Welcomes CMA President Tom Cropper – Nov. 15, 2018
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.
PCNC Welcomes Port of San Francisco’s Director Elaine Forbes – Sept 20, 2018
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
PCNC Welcomes Congressman John Garamendi – Sep. 17, 2018
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
U.S. Congressman John Garamendi Receives ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award
PCNC Welcomes Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf – April 12, 2018
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
