Topics that that Elaine Forbes discussed:
SF Port Director promotes $425 Million Seawall to Combat Higher Sea Level
At the Luncheon Congressman Garamendi discussed:
Rep Garamendi warns U.S. is vulnerable to Russian polar dominance of sea lanes
U.S. Congressman John Garamendi Receives ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award
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
