Pacific Maritime Magazine Online News for September 22, 2017
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Dream the Impossible
By Chris Philips, Managing Editor
In June, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia reaffirmed their pledge to make the twin ports of the San Pedro Bay “global models for cleaner air, sustainability and innovation.”
The two mayors signed a joint declaration that sets goals for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to transition to “zero” emissions as part of their Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).
The Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII) has given its 2017 Connie Award to John Wolfe, CEO of The Northwest Seaport Alliance and the Port of Tacoma, and International Trade Education Programs, Inc. CEO Amy Grat…(Read full article)
Awards for LA Port Information Portal Project
By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Los Angeles has garnered a pair of technology awards for its Port Information Portal Project, a pilot program run in partnership with GE Transportation to digitize the movement of goods for efficiency…(Read full article)
Long Beach Busy in August
By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Long Beach saw its second-busiest August in history when it moved 692,375 TEUs last month, 8 percent more than the same time last year and the third highest month ever in volume, according to the port’s latest numbers… (Read full article)
Port of Seattle Housing on Industrial Property
By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Seattle Commission this month voted to turn the former Tsubota industrial property into a temporary camp for the homeless as a way to help community groups and the city of Seattle address a major regional issue… (Read full article)
Tacoma CEO Wolfe Wins Connie Award
