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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 24, 2014
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LNG as Fuel Conference – January 27, 2015

   Join us on January 27th!   Pacific Maritime Magazine and the United States Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound are again partnering to produce a forum on implementing liquid natural gas as a maritime fuel source. The event will offer the maritime industry an opportunity to hear from the regulatory and policymaking community on the maturing […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 24, 2014
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Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle – “Port of Oakland too essential to endure labor disputes”

On November 23, 2014, Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle published an editorial in the San Francisco Chronicle on the value of Oakland’s port, and how work stoppages are placing thousands of jobs at risk. Click here or follow the link below to read the full article. SF Gate: Port of Oakland too essential to […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 19, 2014
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Registration Now Open for January 2014 Association of Pacific Ports Winter Conference

The Pacific Current  November 17, 2014 Registration is now open for our January 14-16, 2015 Winter Conference at the amazing Kauai Marriott Resort! Early bird registrations will be entered into a drawing for one of two Amazon $50 gift cards! See details below. Register today!   See below for more details on the Winter Conference as […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 18, 2014
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California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference – Winter Meeting 2015

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 to Friday, January 16, 2015. Westin Long Beach 333 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA  90802 CMANC’s Winter Meeting     Hosted by the Port of Long Beach We will be at The Westin Long Beach  for our Annual Winter Meeting, which will start on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. The Beavers […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 17, 2014
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WEDA Appoints New Executive Director

New WEDA Executive Director WEDA Appoints Thomas M. Verna Executive Director The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) announced that it has appointed Board Member and Treasurer, Thomas M. Verna, as its Interim Executive Director, effective October 1, 2014.  A long time WEDA member, Board Director, Treasurer, and Safety Commission Chairman, Mr. Verna knows WEDA only too […]

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Bay Planning Coalition Letter to House Representatives regarding the Harbor Maintenance Tax

On November 14, 2014, the Bay Planning Coalition joined as a signatory on a Letter to House Representatives regarding FY15 annual appropriations legislation for harbor maintenance. Follow the link below for the Final Letter in PDF form. Bay Planning Coalition Letter to House Representatives regarding HMT — 14 Novemver 2014

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 14, 2014
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Agenda for November 18, 2014 San Francisco Port Commission Meeting and Proposed 2015 Meeting Schedule

Agenda for November 18, 2014 Port Commission meeting  Proposed 2015 Port Commission Meeting Schedule  The agenda and staff reports are now posted on the Port of San Francisco’s website. Click on the attached links for your reference Agenda:                                   […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 12, 2014
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U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

MARAD 08-14 Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Contact:  Michael Novak Tel:  202-366-5807   Department of Transportation Releases Port Planning and Investment Toolkit New Toolkit Will Assist U.S. Ports in Securing Funding for Infrastructure Projects    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today released the first module of the Port Planning and Investment Toolkit, […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 10, 2014
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Port of Redwood City Press Release: A Heartwarming Story for Your Monday

  Port of  Redwood City    PRESS RELEASE November 10, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Giari, Executive Director 650-306-4150 Port of Redwood City    A Heartwarming Story for Your Monday   Two cats, “named Thelma and Louise,” were found by Sims Metal Management employees at their yard at the Port of Redwood City, abandoned […]

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