Mayor Schaaf spoke about Oakland’s economic development issues relating to:
Captain Ceraolo discussed:
The State of Northern California Ports
The Journal of Commerce’s Bill Mongelluzzo addressed PCNC on Tuesday, April 4th and discussed :
*The new ocean carrier re-organizations and what they mean to U.S. Pacific Coast ports.
*The loss of U.S. Pacific Coast port business.
*No major changes to Port of Oakland business.
Please see April 4th luncheon photos below and Bill’s power point presentation.
The Propeller Club of Northern Califortnia gathered on February 7, 2017 at Scott’s Grill to listen to John LcLaurin’s Outlook for 2017.
WHEN:
WHERE: Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar – 2 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607 – View Map
Bill Mongeluzzo will answer the following:
1) Will we see more ocean carrier mergers in 2016?
2) Will freight rates continue to decline in 2016?
3) Will the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach increase their market share in 2016?
4) What is the likely impact at the Port of Oakland?
5) What is the impact to U.S. importers, exporters and ports of the slowdown in China?
6) What changes do we expect from the 2016 Panama Canal opening?
7) How will new container weight rules impact shippers and carriers? Will this mean more truckloads on California freeways?
WHENTuesday, April 12, 2016 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (PDT) – Add to CalendarWHEREScott’s Seafood Grill & Bar – 2 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607 – View Map
In furtherance of the Propeller Club’s mission to bring Washington, DC to Northern California the speaker will be Maritime Administrator (MARAD) Paul “Chip” Jaenichen. MARAD is the agency within the DOT dealing with waterborne transportation. MARAD works in many areas involving ships and shipping, shipbuilding, port operations, vessel operations, national security, environment, and safety. The agency also maintains the national defense reserve merchant fleet and the US Merchant Marine Academy.
Captain Jaenichen is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and spent 30 years in the Navy where he was the Commanding Officer of USS Albany (SSN 753) and Commander of Submarine Squadron Eleven in San Diego and other senior positions during his career.
He will outline MARAD’s current issues and how they are promoting the US flag fleet and the viability of the US Merchant Marine.
This is a prepay event. The deadline for reservations is October 14. Tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite.
The Rosie the Riveter/ WWII Home Front National Historical Park and the Rosie the Riveter Trust are working with the Richmond Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and The City of Richmond with support from the Spirit of ’45 and the American Rosie the Riveter Association to break the record!
When: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Saturday, August 15, 2015
Where: The Rosie the Riveter Memorial located in Marina Park (corner of Regatta Blvd and Melville Square), Richmond, CA 94804
Carpooling, biking, and public transportation encouraged
Break the Guinness World Record!
Help us break the Guinness World Record with 1,000 women and girls of ALL AGES dressed as iconic Rosie the Riveter! Men and women needed as volunteers!
Be a part of setting a new Guinness World Record for “The Largest Gathering of People Dressed as a Rosie the Riveter”! The current record was set last year when 776 Rosie and Rosie lookalikes gathered at the Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, MI.
Uniform REQUIRED: To be counted as a Rosie, you must wear the following:
NOTE:
Official “Rosie the Riveter” bandanas and red socks will be available at the event for $7 per pack. The first 100 people get a free official bandana provided by the Rosie the Riveter Trust.
For additional information or to volunteer:
Contact Allison Joyce at call 510-232-5050 x6632
Social Media:
Facebook: Rosie Rally on Facebook
#RosieRally
