Tag: ports

  • by BPC Staff
  • onJune 10, 2014
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FuturePorts Annual Conference 2014

  FuturePorts’ Annual Conference 2014 STRONG PORTS = STRONG CALIFORNIA The Future is Now   JUST ADDED!  LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER   MAYOR ELECT OF LONG BEACH  ROBERT GARCIA Join us for an interesting discussion of important topics facing  Southern California’s Goods Movement Industry! We’ll have experts from the Ports, government and regulatory agencies, community,  and business […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJune 6, 2014
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Government Accountability Office Report on Cybersecurity Challenges

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its report on cybersecurity challenges facing US ports.  It recommends that the US Coast Guard conduct a broad-based risk assessment that fully addresses cyber-security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences and use this assessment to inform its maritime security guidance.  It further recommends that the Coast Guard determine whether the maritime […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMay 8, 2014
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From the Association of Pacific Ports: The Pacific Current, May 8, 2014

The Pacific Current  May 8, 2014 Registration is now open for our 101st Annual Conference hosted by the Port of Longview, Washington USA. Register early and be entered into a drawing to win one of two Amazon gift cards! Be sure to register by Wednesday, May 21st! Learn below about other details on our exciting Annual Conference in […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 30, 2014
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April News from Oakland Global

  Brought to you by the Oakland Global Trade & Logistics Center and California Capital & Investment Group   OAKLAND GLOBAL NEWS Monthly Updates on the Oakland Global Trade & Logistics Center Project     Oakland Global News, April 2014 Dear Reader,     Oakland Global News is a monthly newsletter for readers interested in […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 30, 2014
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Los Angeles Daily News: Mayor Eric Garcetti seeks cooperation with Long Beach on port issues

“Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Tuesday spoke of his desire to work with neighboring Long Beach on port issues, prioritized a “back-to-basics approach” that brings and retains business at the Port of Los Angeles and offered his “trusted ear” to longshore workers and employers in upcoming labor talks. Garcetti was the keynote speaker at […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onApril 28, 2014
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From the New York Times: “A Consensus in Washington, but No Action”

An article on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, related to the Water Resources Development Act.   “WASHINGTON — The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project has friends in all the right places. Republicans and Democrats from Georgia’s often divided congressional delegation agree that it is essential and overdue. The Senate and House have separately approved it. President […]

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