From Eastern Washington grain and produce to Aerospace, oil and containerized cargo, Puget Sound ports serve much of the West Coast and much of the inland west. Although each port has its niche market, competition is heating up, and Puget Sound facilities must upgrade to remain vital, while working within the ever-increasing regulatory framework.
Allies
The Northwest Seaport Alliance is now a reality. Recently, the Federal Maritime Commission and the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma commissioners voted unanimously to approve the new…MORE
Personnel from the US Coast Guard’s Columbia River sector, along with other local agencies, responded to a diesel fuel spill from a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier at Pier 1 in the Port of Astoria on the morning of Oct. 2. (Read full article)
POLA Sees Record Pollutant Reductions
By Mark Edward Nero
The Port of Los Angeles has set new records for cutting harmful emissions from port-related sources, findings from a 10th straight year of tracking air pollution show. (Read full article)
Oakland Lands Emissions Reduction Grant
By Mark Edward Nero
The US Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Port of Oakland a $277,885 grant to help with upgrading cargo-handling equipment and reduce exhaust emissions on the waterfront.(Read full article)
TOTE, MARAD Partner on LNG Study
By Mark Edward Nero
The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) said Oct. 5 that it has entered into a $900,000 cooperative agreement with TOTE Maritime to develop knowledge regarding the costs and benefits of vessel conversions to liquefied natural gas propulsion.(Read full article)
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Diesel Spill at Astoria Port
