Category: Press Releases

  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 3, 2013
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US Chamber of Commerce Letter on Water Resources Development Act Conference

Release Date:   Monday, December 2, 2013 Dear House and Senate Water Resources Development Act Conferees: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations, and dedicated to promoting, protecting and defending America’s […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 25, 2013
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U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Study on Impacts of Panama Canal Expansion

U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Study on Impacts of Panama Canal Expansion New Study Sets Course for American Port Improvements   WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today released a study on shipping patterns and industry costs that will help the United States prepare for the anticipated impact on its ports, […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 14, 2013
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Press Release from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: WRRDA Moves Forward with House Conferee Appointments

PRESS RELEASE WRRDA Moves Forward with House Conferee Appointments   For Immediate Release: November 14, 2013 Contact: Jim Billimoria 202-225-9446 Washington – Today, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II (D-WV) issued the following statements after House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) […]

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  • by john
  • onNovember 5, 2013
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New State-of-the-Art Ship Calls at Port of Redwood City

  New State-of-the-Art Ship Calls at Port of Redwood City Wednesday, Nov. 6 Port Business is Increasing Due to South Bay Construction Boom   The final in a series of five Canada Steamship Lines’ (CSL) state-of-the-art, new Trillium Class self-unloading Panamax vessels, the 228-meter long CSL Tacoma, embarked on her maiden voyage from the Chengxi […]

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Port of Oakland – Press Release

  Save the Date – Friday, November 8, 2013 Shore   Power News Conference with the Port of   Oakland and Its Partners What:  News Conference When:  Friday, November 8, 2013 Time:  10:30 a.m. Location:  Middle Harbor Shoreline Park   Address:  2777 Middle Harbor Road,   Oakland CA 94607 Details:  The Port of Oakland and its […]

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11th Annual Shell/MEF Run for Education Raises $50,000 for Martinez Schools

For Immediate Release:  Oct. 6, 2013 Contact Steve Lesher (925) 313-3462   11th Annual Shell/MEF Run for Education Raises $50,000 for Martinez Schools   MARTINEZ — Sunday’s 11th Annual Shell/MEF 5k/10k Run for Education was a huge success, raising $50,000 for the Martinez Education Foundation. At the grandstand at Martinez’s Main Street Plaza, Shell Martinez […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onOctober 1, 2013
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Chevron Richmond* Invests $15.5 million to Improve Local Economy and Schools in Richmond

Chevron Richmond* Invests $15.5 million to Improve Local Economy and Schools in Richmond   Chevron Richmond today announced a $15.5 million investment in Richmond to create jobs, grow small businesses, expand job training opportunities and improve schools over the next five years.   Leadership from Chevron Richmond joined stakeholders from across the community to announce […]

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