SHANGHAI — China’s biggest heavy machinery maker wrapped up work Monday on the new, tougher east span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge, hoping success with the $6.3 billion project will help it clinch more overseas contracts. California’s Department of Transportation chose Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries to fabricate the steel girders and tower meant to […]
Continue ReadingAlmost 500,000 people could crowd onto the shores of San Francisco and Marin to watch sailboats whiz past Alcatraz in a race for the America’s Cup, according to the first complete look at the unique benefits – and headaches – the event will bring to the city. The draft environmental impact report, released Monday, is […]
Continue ReadingOn Friday, 8 July 2011, the Water Resources and Environment Subcommitteeheld a hearing on H.R. 104, the RAMP Act. Congressman Boustany was thefirst witness, followed by Gary Lagrange, President and CEO of the Port ofNew Orleans, Jim Weakley, President of Lake Carriers, and Bonnie Adams,Executive Director of the Long Island Fishermen Association. Following theexcellent testimony […]
Continue ReadingJust released is the National Economic Trends report by the St Louis Federal Reserve. Considered it a chartbook for the US economy.Overall picture is of an economy that is slowly working its way out of a very deep hole. Year to date it seems that inventory restocking and exports have been the main drivers of […]
Continue ReadingPort of Redwood City Executive Director Mike Giari announced last week that cargo tonnage for the fiscal year 2010-2011 at the Port of Redwood City was 871,940 metric tons, up 3.5 percent over the prior year, due to record exports of scrap metal. Sims Metals exported nearly 445,000 metric tons from July 1, 2010, through […]
Continue ReadingLast week Bay Planning Coalition was well represented at the Nutrient workshop that was held in Berkeley. Not only was the Executive Director in attendance, as were a number of member companies. The presentations from the workshop are currently available on the following website: Workshop on Nutrient Science and Management in San Francisco Bay | […]
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Continue ReadingIf developer Dan Johnson and his team finally earn approval to revitalize a derelict lumber mill’s 240-acre company town on the shores of Humboldt County, they’ll be building homes with first floors 32 feet above ground. The state’s scientific advisers expect rising sea levels will hasten most of the California coastline’s eastward push as it […]
Continue ReadingOur friends at Cal State Long Beach are holding a seminar series this summer. Learn about the ports and their impact on the community, international trade, and jobs. Seminar A (July 5, 2011): Ports: Local Actors and Global Trade Seminar B (July 12, 2011): Ports: Gateway to International Trade Seminar C (July 13, 2011): Careers: The Key to Success […]
Continue ReadingThe National Ocean Council recently released draft Strategic Action Plan outlines for the nine priority objectives, and the Council is accepting comments on these content outlines during a 30-day public comment period. In addition, the National Ocean Council is organizing regional public listening sessions to provide opportunities for input early on the drafting process for […]
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