In late 2013 the State of Washington announced its intention to petition the EPA to declare all of Puget Sound a “No Discharge Zone” (NDZ). The plan would require vessel operators to keep black water in holding tanks and use pump out facilities, rather than their current US Coast Guard approved marine sanitation devices (MSD). The announcement was delivered to a room full of stakeholders made up of commercial vessel operators in the fishing, passenger and towing fields. Amy Jankowiak, with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology), explained that the meeting was informational only – the decision had already been made by the state. This month, her plan goes into effect…
The Port of San Diego recently agreed to team up with US Navy to plan for possible sea level rise impacts when it pursued a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Commander…(Read full article)
Bellingham is Busy
By Karen Robes Meeks
The Bellingham Shipping Terminal continues to be busy, generating more activity in a week than it has in the last…(Read full article)
Teamwork Key to Oakland’s Success
By Karen Robes Meeks
Earlier this month, Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle opined on how teamwork among the supply chain stakeholders helped Oakland rebound from the congestion that afflicted… (Read full article)
Long Beach Provides Scholarships
About 39 Long Beach area high school and college students wanting to work in the international trade and goods movement industry recently… (Read full article)
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