Students of Webb institute are starting to plan where they will spend their Winter Work term. The freshmen will be heading out to shipyards, the sophomores will spend their time onboard ships, and the juniors and seniors will look for work in engineering offices in the United States and abroad.
If your company has internships for January and February, please contact Josie Wilson by email at jwilson@webb-institute.edu or by telephone 516-671-2213 Ext. 108 and she will get the word out to the students. Josie will be contacting shipyards and shipping companies in the next few weeks for the freshmen and sophomores. If you are working in a yard that you believe will have a very interesting experience to introduce to the freshmen, please contact Josie. Webb is also always on the lookout for new seafaring adventures for its students and welcomes any berths aboard ships that will fulfill the sophomore sea term requirements. -PMM Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Update of Long Beach Port Volume Numbers
In the Friday, Oct. 15 edition of PMM online, we reported several September cargo volume numbers and percentages for the Port of Long Beach as posted on the port website. These numbers have since been updated. The complete and final September numbers for the port are:
The Port of Long Beach reported handling a total of 574,790 TEUs in September, a 30.5 percent increase over September 2009. The port handled 288,905 loaded inbound TEUs for the month, a 28.4 percent increase, and 124,021 loaded outbound TEUs, a 13.4 percent increase over volumes reported in September 2009.
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The Port of Long Beach reported handling a total of 574,790 TEUs in September, a 30.5 percent increase over September 2009. The port handled 288,905 loaded inbound TEUs for the month, a 28.4 percent increase, and 124,021 loaded outbound TEUs, a 13.4 percent increase over volumes reported in September 2009.
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Seattle Port Volumes Continue to Climb, Tacoma Returns to Negative Growth
Cargo volumes at the two major domestic Puget Sound ports returned to moving in opposite directions in September, with Seattle up double digits and Tacoma moving into the negative once more.
The Port of Seattle moved a total of 177,870 TEUs in September, a 22.1 percent increase over September 2009. Port officials reported handling 78,564 loaded inbound TEUs, a 32.8 percent increase over the year-ago period. The port also handled 43,536 loaded outbound TEUs, a 2.0 percent increase over the same month last year.
The Port of Tacoma, after experiencing its first month of positive numbers in nearly two years during August, fell again into the negative for September. The port handled a total of 139,732 TEUs during September, a 4.6 percent drop compared to September 2009. The port handled 49,718 loaded inbound TEUs, a 6.6 percent decline over the year-ago period and 31,587 loaded outbound TEUs, an 18.1 percent drop compared to September 2009.
The Port of Seattle moved a total of 177,870 TEUs in September, a 22.1 percent increase over September 2009. Port officials reported handling 78,564 loaded inbound TEUs, a 32.8 percent increase over the year-ago period. The port also handled 43,536 loaded outbound TEUs, a 2.0 percent increase over the same month last year.
The Port of Tacoma, after experiencing its first month of positive numbers in nearly two years during August, fell again into the negative for September. The port handled a total of 139,732 TEUs during September, a 4.6 percent drop compared to September 2009. The port handled 49,718 loaded inbound TEUs, a 6.6 percent decline over the year-ago period and 31,587 loaded outbound TEUs, an 18.1 percent drop compared to September 2009.
California Seeks to Expand Low-Sulfur Fuel Zone Along Coast
California air regulators have put forward their plan to stop cargo vessels from avoiding the main coastal shipping route between the Channel Islands and the Santa Barbara/Ventura coast and skirting through a US Navy missile range on the west side of the Channel Islands.
Captains are taking the outer route to avoid a California Air Resources Board regulation requiring vessels within 24-miles of the coast to burn more expensive low-sulfur fuel. The Navy reports a nearly seven-fold increase in the number of vessels using the outer route and transiting through the Pt. Mugu Sea Range. The range sits mainly in international waters outside of the 24-mile CARB limit. The vessel traffic is a safety concern to the Navy, which conducts test almost every day of the year at the range, and raises the potential for disrupting missile tests.
CARB also said that the vessels taking the outer route are impacting anticipated emission reductions that were predicted to be achieved by the regulations.
CARB is now proposing to extend the 24-mile zone from the Channel Islands instead of the coast, thus placing the outer route through the missile range within the low-sulfur fuel zone. To give vessels incentive to take the coastal route, the proposed plan would also create a "window" in the northern approach area that would not be subject to the low-sulfur regulation.
The main goal of the proposed plan, according to CARB, is to recapture the emission reductions being lost as vessels take the outer route through the missile range, and to reduce traffic moving through the missile range. CARB believes that expanding the 24-mile low-sulfur zone to fully encompass the outer route will eliminate the economic incentive for vessels to deviate from the main shipping routes along the coast.
CARB estimates that vessels using the outer router typically save about $3,000 in fuel costs but experience an extra hour of transit time. By taking advantage of the northern approach "window" and using the main shipping route along the coast, CARB estimates that vessels could save $400 or more on fuel costs and shave their transit time by an hour.
Currently, about 50 percent of the vessels heading to the Southern California ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles utilize the Channel Island routes.
CARB will be holding an additional workshop on the proposal early next year. A decision is not likely until at least March, when the CARB board is set to discuss the issue.
Captains are taking the outer route to avoid a California Air Resources Board regulation requiring vessels within 24-miles of the coast to burn more expensive low-sulfur fuel. The Navy reports a nearly seven-fold increase in the number of vessels using the outer route and transiting through the Pt. Mugu Sea Range. The range sits mainly in international waters outside of the 24-mile CARB limit. The vessel traffic is a safety concern to the Navy, which conducts test almost every day of the year at the range, and raises the potential for disrupting missile tests.
CARB also said that the vessels taking the outer route are impacting anticipated emission reductions that were predicted to be achieved by the regulations.
CARB is now proposing to extend the 24-mile zone from the Channel Islands instead of the coast, thus placing the outer route through the missile range within the low-sulfur fuel zone. To give vessels incentive to take the coastal route, the proposed plan would also create a "window" in the northern approach area that would not be subject to the low-sulfur regulation.
The main goal of the proposed plan, according to CARB, is to recapture the emission reductions being lost as vessels take the outer route through the missile range, and to reduce traffic moving through the missile range. CARB believes that expanding the 24-mile low-sulfur zone to fully encompass the outer route will eliminate the economic incentive for vessels to deviate from the main shipping routes along the coast.
CARB estimates that vessels using the outer router typically save about $3,000 in fuel costs but experience an extra hour of transit time. By taking advantage of the northern approach "window" and using the main shipping route along the coast, CARB estimates that vessels could save $400 or more on fuel costs and shave their transit time by an hour.
Currently, about 50 percent of the vessels heading to the Southern California ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles utilize the Channel Island routes.
CARB will be holding an additional workshop on the proposal early next year. A decision is not likely until at least March, when the CARB board is set to discuss the issue.
Los Angeles Port Taps New Environmental Chief
The Port of Los Angeles has named Christopher Cannon as its new Director of Environmental Management.
Cannon, a more than 20-year veteran of the environmental services industry, has worked at the Port for several years as a consultant--most recently helping to manage the implementation and daily operation of the port's Clean Truck Program. Cannon fills the position vacated by Ralph Appy, who retired earlier this year.
In his new role, Cannon will oversee the Environmental Management Division, which assesses environmental impacts of port development projects and determines appropriate mitigation measures. The division also prepares and distributes any environmental documentation mandated by state and federal law; special studies involving dredging, noise abatement, water quality and air quality; contamination characterizations; wildlife management; and establishment of policies regarding environmental quality issues.
Prior to consulting on the port's truck program, Cannon worked with the port's Environmental Management Division’s Air Quality and CEQA groups, supporting the development of key air projects such as the Clean Air Action Plan and its efforts to complete critical environmental impact reports for port-related projects. Cannon previously served with ENVIRON International Corporation and TRC Environmental Solutions.
Cannon, a more than 20-year veteran of the environmental services industry, has worked at the Port for several years as a consultant--most recently helping to manage the implementation and daily operation of the port's Clean Truck Program. Cannon fills the position vacated by Ralph Appy, who retired earlier this year.
In his new role, Cannon will oversee the Environmental Management Division, which assesses environmental impacts of port development projects and determines appropriate mitigation measures. The division also prepares and distributes any environmental documentation mandated by state and federal law; special studies involving dredging, noise abatement, water quality and air quality; contamination characterizations; wildlife management; and establishment of policies regarding environmental quality issues.
Prior to consulting on the port's truck program, Cannon worked with the port's Environmental Management Division’s Air Quality and CEQA groups, supporting the development of key air projects such as the Clean Air Action Plan and its efforts to complete critical environmental impact reports for port-related projects. Cannon previously served with ENVIRON International Corporation and TRC Environmental Solutions.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Los Angeles City Council Approves Two New Port Commissioners
The Los Angeles City Council has approved the appointment of two new commissioners to the Port of Los Angeles governing board, one a long-time political confederate of the city's mayor and the other a veteran dockworker.
In September, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa nominated his former chief-of-staff Robin Kramer to the harbor commission. A month later the mayor nominated longshore union activist David Arian to fill a second vacant seat on the five-member port board.
Kramer, who served as Villaraigosa's chief of staff from 2005 to 2009, also served as former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan's chief of staff from 1994 to 1997. Kramer will fill a seat left vacant by the departure earlier this year of Commission Vice-President Jerilyn Lopez Mendoza.
Arian, a native of San Pedro, began his career as a longshoreman in 1965 and remained an active member of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union for 44 years until his retirement in 2009. In 1991, he was elected to a term as International President of the ILWU. In 2006, Mayor Villaraigosa asked him to sit on the joint port advisory for the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach’s Clean Air Action Plan. Arian has also served for nearly a decade as president of the Harry Bridges Institute, a San Pedro-based non-profit dedicated to the memory and legacy of ILWU founder Harry Bridges.
Arian will fill a seat vacated abruptly in mid-September by Commissioner Joseph Radisich, also a longtime ILWU member.
Los Angeles Port Commission members can serve two five-year terms, though in the past new mayoral administrations have brought in all new commissioners. Villaraigosa, first elected in 2005 and re-elected in 2009, is termed out and will finish his second term as mayor July 1, 2013. Past history indicates that both Kramer and Arian are unlikely to remain on the commission following the next mayoral election.
In September, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa nominated his former chief-of-staff Robin Kramer to the harbor commission. A month later the mayor nominated longshore union activist David Arian to fill a second vacant seat on the five-member port board.
Kramer, who served as Villaraigosa's chief of staff from 2005 to 2009, also served as former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan's chief of staff from 1994 to 1997. Kramer will fill a seat left vacant by the departure earlier this year of Commission Vice-President Jerilyn Lopez Mendoza.
Arian, a native of San Pedro, began his career as a longshoreman in 1965 and remained an active member of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union for 44 years until his retirement in 2009. In 1991, he was elected to a term as International President of the ILWU. In 2006, Mayor Villaraigosa asked him to sit on the joint port advisory for the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach’s Clean Air Action Plan. Arian has also served for nearly a decade as president of the Harry Bridges Institute, a San Pedro-based non-profit dedicated to the memory and legacy of ILWU founder Harry Bridges.
Arian will fill a seat vacated abruptly in mid-September by Commissioner Joseph Radisich, also a longtime ILWU member.
Los Angeles Port Commission members can serve two five-year terms, though in the past new mayoral administrations have brought in all new commissioners. Villaraigosa, first elected in 2005 and re-elected in 2009, is termed out and will finish his second term as mayor July 1, 2013. Past history indicates that both Kramer and Arian are unlikely to remain on the commission following the next mayoral election.
TCC to Expand No-Frills China-Los Angeles Service
Ocean carrier start-up The Containership Company has announced that it will expand its no-frills express transpacific service between China and the Port of Los Angeles starting next month.
The carrier said that based on repeated customer requests, the Great Dragon service will expand to include calls in Qingdao, China. The first sailing from Qingdao will be Nov. 15 with a 14-day transit time to Los Angeles using the 2,900-TEU Shenzhen Dragon. The first sailing from Los Angeles will be Oct. 25.
The Great Dragon service started in April and has been promoted by TCC as a new shipping industry model akin to that used by budget airlines like JetBlue. When first launched in April, the Great Dragon service included stops at two ports in the Taicang International Gateway in China and the Los Angeles port's TraPac terminal. The Taicang complex, owned by Modern Terminals Ltd., is located in the major Chinese manufacturing province of Jiangsu. The service has been running with a 96 percent on-time reliability, according to the carrier.
The carrier said that based on repeated customer requests, the Great Dragon service will expand to include calls in Qingdao, China. The first sailing from Qingdao will be Nov. 15 with a 14-day transit time to Los Angeles using the 2,900-TEU Shenzhen Dragon. The first sailing from Los Angeles will be Oct. 25.
The Great Dragon service started in April and has been promoted by TCC as a new shipping industry model akin to that used by budget airlines like JetBlue. When first launched in April, the Great Dragon service included stops at two ports in the Taicang International Gateway in China and the Los Angeles port's TraPac terminal. The Taicang complex, owned by Modern Terminals Ltd., is located in the major Chinese manufacturing province of Jiangsu. The service has been running with a 96 percent on-time reliability, according to the carrier.
