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PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE
All the Fish
in the Sea
By Chris Philips,
Managing Editor
The council of the European Union is taking action to reduce plastic pollution by banning the use of plastic and Styrofoam products such as cutlery, plates, straws and food containers, including many that were made to be biodegradable.
According to Bloomberg News, about 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste have been generated in the world so far, and the EU claims that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans. We wonder why they didn’t add plastic day-glow safety vests …
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 Everett Approved for Short Sea Shipping |
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By Karen Robes Meeks
The US Secretary of Transportation has designated the Port of Everett as a Federal Maritime Administration Marine Highway Project for… (Read full article) |
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Long Beach Sets Box Record |
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By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Long Beach has exceeded eight million TEUs for the first time in history, Executive Director Mario Cordero said Wednesday to… (Read full article) |
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Oakland Commits to 5-Year Strategy |
| By Karen Robes Meeks
Despite an uncertain freight future brought on by a US-China trade war, the Port of Oakland will press forward with its five-year Growth with Care strategy, Maritime Director… (Read full article) |
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Boat Launch Opens at San Diego |
| By Karen Robes Meeks
Port of San Diego on Tuesday celebrated the new and improved Shelter Island Boat Launch Facility, considered one of California’s busiest… (Read full article) |
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