FORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Fidley Watch: April Foolishness By Mark Edward Nero Venerable British shipyard Cammell Laird is engaged in the construction of a vessel for the British government to perform research duties in ice-laden waters of the Antarctic. The new £200 million […]
Continue ReadingUS Outlook Report: The Labor Market thorough a Different Prism Through the lens of the March jobs report, the U.S. labor market recovery continues unabated. Nonfarm payroll job gains came in about as we expected at +215K jobs and better than the consensus estimated. But by focusing on the headline numbers, are we only seeing […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for April 6, 2016 in ACWA eNews Member Action Requested to Advance Long-Term Water Conservation Policy Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 04/06/2016 – 4:56pm As the state’s focus begins to transition from the 2015 emergency conservation regulation to a long-term water management vision for California’s future, ACWA strongly believes that any long-term […]
Continue ReadingFORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Portland’s 125-Year Anniversary By Mark Edward Nero When the Port of Portland was founded in 1891, America had only 45 states, Hawaii was still ruled by a queen, and the detachable bicycle tire was a brand new invention. A […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for March 30, 2016 in ACWA eNews Sierra Snowpack Strong, But Not Strong Enough to End Drought Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 03/30/2016 – 2:19pm The manual snow survey taken at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada today revealed a water content of 97% of historical average – a strong showing, but not […]
Continue ReadingFORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Regional Report: LA/Long Beach By Mark Edward Nero What a difference a year can make. Twelve months ago, the adjoining ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were digging out of a backlog of cargo caused in part by […]
Continue ReadingUS Outlook Report: Consumer Credit Spigot Remains Open There is growing concern as to whether or not the American consumer can continue to prop up the U.S. economy. One place to look for answers is in data on consumer credit, which can be an important indicator of consumer spending on services and durable goods. Solid […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for March 23, 2016 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. DWR Awards $6.7 Million in Grants to Launch Groundwater Plans Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 03/23/2016 – 2:44pm The California Department of Water Resources today announced it is awarding 21 counties a total of $6.7 […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for March 16, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Blog Post: Boost in Flows Underscores Need for Delta Improvements Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 03/16/2016 – 4:05pm High flows from recent storms are underscoring the need for long-term Delta solutions to […]
Continue ReadingFORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE PMM Shipyard Update By Kathy A. Smith Shipyards along the West Coast are busy this year, where a dip in fuel prices, coupled by tough new EPA emissions regulations, are keeping the yards busy with orders for new tonnage […]
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