Attached here is the agenda for the DMMO meeting on February 25, 2015. Please review the DMMO web page at http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/DredgingWorkPermits.aspx for changes to this agenda.
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Business Times: With a federal deadline bearing down, shippers and dockworkers agree five-year contract — Officials at Port of Oakland say it may take two months to clear the cargo backlog and restore normal schedules
Continue ReadingWashington, DC – The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, chaired by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), will hold a hearing next week to examine the fiscal year 2016 budget requests for the United States Coast Guard, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), and the Maritime Administration (MARAD). The Subcommittee hearing, entitled, “President’s Fiscal Year 2016 […]
Continue ReadingFollow the link below for the February edition of the Port of Oakland’s monthly Maritime Newsletter. Maritime Newsletter – February 2015.pdf
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Top US labor official arrives as West Coast ports back up Wall Street Journal: Port Delays Starting to Damage Businesses WTOP: Time has come: Terrorists and traffickers team up Wall Street Journal: New Setback for West Coast Ports Dispute
Continue ReadingPOLITICO By Heather Caygle With help from Kevin Robillard, Brian Faler and Kathryn A. Wolfe LAWMAKERS TAKE ON METRO SAFETY: House lawmakers are ready to take on Metro today in the first Hill hearing on the mid-January smoke accident that left one woman dead and sent dozens of others to the hospital. The joint hearing, […]
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Times: Ports to stop unloading cargo for four days amid labor dispute — Shipping companies said they will stop unloading ships at West Coast ports for four of the next five days because they don’t want to pay overtime to workers they allege have deliberately slowed operations.
Continue ReadingThird Keynote Speaker – Just Announced! Betty T. Yee California State Controller State Controller Betty T. Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the Board of Equalization. As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member. Ms. Yee was first elected to the Board of Equalization […]
Continue ReadingNews Brief – February 12, 2015 www.hhpinsight.com Top News Maritime History: Harvey Energy Gets Its First LNG Fuel New Bunker Barge Orders Pending in the U.S. and Europe Europe Antes Money for Five New Marine LNG Initiatives Bremenports Orders Dedicated-LNG Silt Barge LNG? We Do LNG, Says I.M. Skaugen-Norgas BC Ferries Contracts with FortisBD for […]
Continue ReadingMonday, March 9, 2015 to Thursday, March 12, 2015. Liaison Capitol Hill 415 New Jersey Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 638-1616 Hotel Block Closes Feb 12th! Our Annual Meeting to educate Congress and The Administration on the value of the system of ports and harbors in California to the Nation and to […]
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