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PORT NEWS New Long Beach bridge lights up the sky

California’s first cable-stayed bridge for traffic into the Port of Long Beach — the replacement for the 50-year-old Gerald Desmond Bridge — was opened to great fanfare in October 2020. Just over two months later, energy-saving LED lights were turned on for the first time to illuminate the two 515-foot-tall towers and 80 cables holding the main span portion of the nearly two-milelong bridge. The lights provide a visual reminder of the importance this vital transportation link has to international trade and regional commerce.

“We all know the Port of Long Beach is incredibly important to our local and national economy. Thousands of people depend on these good-paying jobs. This bridge connects us to our neighbors in Los Angeles and across the country,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. “We couldn’t be more excited that this bridge is going to light up every single night. This will be very visible as folks come in and out of our great city.”

Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna said a lighted bridge should offer hope for a brighter 2021 and beyond. “These extraordinary lights represent our courage and determination. These magnificent lights shine on our city as a beacon of hope. This new bridge signals our confidence in a strong economic future for our Port, our city and the greater Southern California region.”

Mario Cordero, Executive Director for the Port of Long Beach, said the colored lights will offer an entirely new look for the international shipping complex, which has seen record months for container cargo shipments. “I believe our well-lit bridge will serve as a beacon to many ships from around the world that come to the Port of Long Beach.”

The lights will also provide Southern California a constant reminder of special days, Cordero said. “We have 27 different color combinations to be used at various times of the year — either

Photos courtesy of the Port of Long Beach

The replacement for the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge has been built to last for at least 100 years.

to mark holidays, special awareness moments or even to celebrate our World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers.”

The new bridge also offers greater resiliency in an earthquake and a 100year minimum lifespan. The new bridge, which will eventually be named through legislative action, is one of the tallest cable-stayed bridges in the United States and the first of its kind in California.

The bridge is a joint effort of Caltrans and the Port of Long Beach, with additional funding support from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).

The lighting of the bridge is the culmination of seven years’ of work to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge. Work began in 2013 with a complex operation to clear obstructions from the new bridge’s path, including nearly two dozen active and abandoned oil wells buried deep in the soil. The new bridge required a massive foundation, given there is no bedrock near the surface. Crews drilled and constructed 352 eight- and six-foot diameter concrete and rebar piles that were nearly 180 feet deep. The right-of-way work also required realigning large underground utility lines — a process that sometimes required freezing the ground to prevent intrusion from the groundwater table — as well as overhead power lines.

With more efficient ramps and turning lanes, the new bridge will provide a seamless, efficient transition to and from the southern terminus of the 710 Freeway at the east end of this major transportation link, and an integrated connection to State Route 47 and Terminal Island at the west end. The project features California’s first-ever “Texas U-turn,” a non-signaled undercrossing that enables continuous travel for trucks and cars.

Taimalelagi, Dr. Claire Tuia Poumele retires

It is with the very best of wishes for a long and healthy retirement that the Association of Pacific Ports bids farewell to Taimalelagi, Dr. Claire Tuia Poumele. As a past President of the APP, Dr. Poumele was a dedicated leader for the Association in 2016, including serving as host of a very successful Annual APP conference in American Samoa.

Dr. Poumele was appointed in 2013 as the first female Director of Port of Administration, serving for eight years as a Governor’s Cabinet member, overseeing both the Port of Pago Pago and the Pago Pago International Airport. Her intellect and inspiring leadership elevated the value of the Port in the territory and with federal partners, namely FAA, TSA, USCG and Maritime Administration.

Prior to her tenure as Director of the Port of Administation, she spent 34 years in the Department of Education and served as Director of Education from 2007-2011. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Education from Taimalelagi, Dr. Claire Tuia Poumele the University of Portland, and an Ed.D in Higher Education education and training activities for maritime crew, airport from Brigham Young University in 1983. firefighters, airport law enforcement and port security served

One of her notable attributes as a leader in both education to strengthen the services provided in the Territory. Her and port affairs was her drive to promote professional develop- leadership and achievements with Port Administration will ment in the workforce. Teacher and leadership programs in be touted for years to come.

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Port of San Diego selects Joe Stuyvesant as next President and CEO

The Port of San Diego Board “Joe Stuyvesant leads by example and of Port Commissioners has is a great fit for the others-focused culselected Joe Stuyvesant to serve ture created by outgoing President and as its next President and Chief Executive CEO Randa Coniglio,” said Michael Officer (CEO). Stuyvesant, who cur- Zucchet, vice chair of the Board of rently serves as Executive Director at Port Commissioners and incoming Navy Region Southwest, is considered chair. “Joe’s history of calm, thoughtthe top candidate among hundreds of ful response developed as a naval aviapplicants after a vigorous nationwide ator and later as a key contributor to the search that began in September. His Joint Chiefs of Staff, and more recently contract is anticipated to be ratified at as executive director of Navy Region the January 19, 2021 Board meeting Southwest, have fully prepared him to and it’s expected that Stuyvesant will lead the Port’s diverse priorities and partassume his duties February 1. ner with our many critical stakeholders.”

“The Board and I are thrilled to Stuyvesant will lead more than 500 announce the selection of Joe Stuyvesant employees managing the Port, a speto lead the Port through what will con- cially created state district responsible tinue to be a challenging time as the Port for more than 14,000 acres of tideland, Joe Stuyvesant and the world navigate through the pan- bay, and beaches along 34 miles of demic and its toll on people, businesses, waterfront in five cities. an impressive list of successes in support and communities,” said Chair Ann Robert “Dukie” Valderrama, outgoing of the people of California. I pledge to Moore, Board of Port Commissioners. Port Commissioner representing the City build on that in order to enhance this “His character, skills, experience and of National City for the past 16 years and major regional asset.” demeanor will serve us well as we move considered to be the “dean” of the Port The Port’s current major projects forward with major projects and recover Commissioners, said, “Over my 16 years include updating the Port Master Plan from budgetary constraints.” of service to the Port and the people of to serve as the primary tool for balan-

Stuyvesant served in the United States California, I’ve worked with five Port cing environmental, economic and comNavy for 30 years, after graduating with presidents. From my perspective, Joe munity interests along the San Diego a BBA from the University of New Stuyvesant is being handed by Randa Bay waterfront for the next 30 years; Mexico. He earned an MBA in finance Coniglio an organization with highly the redevelopment of the Chula Vista from the University of San Diego. His motivated, creative, dedicated profes- Bayfront to create new public parks and primary assignment in the Navy was sionals who are well equipped to navigate recreational opportunities and provide as a naval aviator. He was deployed the COVID storm and to achieve longer- convention and visitor-serving amennumerous times to the Western Pacific term dividends for the environment, the ities in the South Bay; development of and the Arabian Gulf flying off cruis- residents of Southern California, and our a Maritime Clean Air Strategy to help ers, destroyers, and frigates as well as visitors from all over the world.” prioritize emission reduction projects; serving on three different aircraft car- Regarding his selection, Stuyvesant installation of a microgrid at the Tenth riers, including operations in support of said, “As a longtime resident of San Avenue Marine Terminal in support of Operation Desert Storm. Diego, I know that the Port of San Diego the redevelopment of the terminal; the

His assignments ashore included as an is a critical environmental champion and National City Balanced Plan to balance instructor pilot and as a staff officer on a vital economic engine for Southern maritime, commercial recreation and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He served as California. I am aware of the great public access; Seaport Village revitalcommanding officer of Naval Air Station responsibility conferred by your trust to ization; East Harbor Island and Central Sigonella, Sicily and commander, AI be selected to serve as the next president Embarcadero redevelopment; and more. Asad Air Base Command Group, Iraq in and CEO; and I am deeply grateful. The Additionally, the Port will focus on support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His Port’s superb culture results in a team of strengthening its cargo business, rebuildfinal assignment in the Navy was as the employees who are highly productive, ing its cruise business in the wake of the chief of staff for Navy Region Southwest. resourceful, and who have accomplished pandemic, and activating the waterfront.

Port of Hueneme caps off 2020 with big legislative win

Ports across America cele- Hueneme contributes far more than it infrastructure in top shape. The diverse brated the signing of the Water receives back. Donor port equity will coalition to get this over the finish line Resources Development Act of ensure that the Port of Hueneme — is a true testament to how important 2020 (WRDA) in December. Included which is a key economic driver in our our ports are in rebuilding and sustainin the Act were provisions ensuring region — has resources to address infra- ing our nation’s economy.” more funding would start flowing to structure needs and keep goods flowing The nation’s nine donor ports, includthe Port of Hueneme to maintain and to fuel our local and regional economy.” ing the Port of Hueneme, Long Beach, improve the harbor, increasing the Since its enactment under President Los Angeles, and San Diego, have long Port’s typical Harbor Maintenance Tax Reagan, the HMT Fund has been generated millions more in HMT rev(HMT) funding by more than tenfold. funded by a tax on imported cargo, enues than they have ever received back

“As the pandemic has stretched our certain domestic cargo, and on cruise for maintenance. In comparison, the industry thin, the news of this increased vessels. Each year, Congress allocates a majority of the nation’s other 270+ ports funding is exactly what we need to con- percentage of the collected tax for main- see a much higher percentage of their tinue making sure we can accommodate taining the harbors across the nation. HMT funds come back to them for use the vessels and cargo needed to keep our However, not all collected taxes have in their specific harbors. Correcting this region recovering,” said Oxnard Harbor been distributed each year, and instead equity issue has been a top priority for District President Jess J. Ramirez. “I have accumulated in the fund for use at the nation’s donor ports, energy transfer would like to thank Congresswoman a later time. Ports pushed for that time ports, and emerging harbors for the past Julia Brownley for leading the charge, to be now, and it worked. The new legis- decade. and Congressman Salud Carbajal and lation provides that 100% of HMT col- This victory is a monumental step Congressman Mike Garcia for sup- lected be spent each year, and requires in the right direction as the ports will porting this historic legislation.” that the unused remaining balance of now need to advocate how the remain-

“Safe and secure water infrastructure the HMT Fund be expended by 2030. ing decades-long unused balance of the is crucial to ensuring that our country For Hueneme, this means an increase HMT Fund will be allocated during the and our economy keep moving forward,” from $140,000 annually to potentially next Congressional appropriations prosaid Congresswoman Julia Brownley. “In over $2 million by 2025. cess slated for early summer. Ventura County, we know the import- “After several attempts to unlock This historic achievement was accomance of proper maintenance of our har- the HMT Fund and bring more par- plished through a large coalition spanbors and ports, which is critical for local ity and exponentially more funding ning the nation and the political aisle businesses and for our way of life. I am to Hueneme and California’s three led by the American Association of Port also pleased that the bill included lan- other donor ports, we have finally suc- Authorities, the California Association guage I supported to ensure that donor ceeded!” Said Kristin Decas, CEO & of Port Authorities, California’s Conports, like the Port of Hueneme, receive Port Director. “This means more fund- gressional Delegation, and countless a fair share of resources from the Harbor ing to keep our harbor well prepared to visits to Washington, D.C. by the Port’s Maintenance Trust Fund. The Port of accommodate new vessels and keep our Board of Harbor Commissioners.

New relationship agreement reached between Snuneymuxw and the Nanaimo Port Authority

The Snuneymuxw First Nation major project in NPA jurisdiction to (SFN) and the Nanaimo Port also enter into discussions directly Authority (NPA) have entered with SFN; and into a historic Relationship Agreement • Advancing greater progress on the that provides for a strong partnership mid-Island forestry initiative to and shared commitments and goals ensure forestry economic activity based on sustainable development. continues in a sustainable man- the 166 years to today, this Agreement

This announcement is a first step ner consistent with the recognition is the first time the proper recognition — the timing of the conclusion of the and affirmation of the rights of and acknowledgement of that treaty Relationship Agreement coincides with the Snuneymuxw peoples, and in relationship has been made. In practhe commemoration of the Treaty of collaboration with Industry and tical terms, this means that all activ1854, entered into 166 years ago on Government established through a ities conducted in our territory must December 23, 1854 between the Crown series of Agreements in recent years be with our consent and participation, and Snuneymuxw First Nation. The between British Columbia and SFN. and our people are not opposed to susRelationship Agreement upholds the Critically, the announcement is also tainable development in the Port and importance of the Treaty of 1854 to a significant advancement in economic marine areas within our territories. the Snuneymuxw peoples, and the obli- reconciliation with the Snuneymuxw There are many important economic gation to respect and build upon the First Nation that is consistent with prosperity and sustainable developtreaty rights of Snuneymuxw. establishing proper relations based on ment opportunities before us. With

Specifically, through the Relationship the recognition of rights, the imple- this Agreement, we will ensure that Agreement the Nanaimo region will see mentation of historic treaties, and the Snuneymuxw people, businesses and the following benefits: United Nations Declaration on the partnerships are involved at every stage • Relationship based on recognition Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The part- and a full participant in the growth of the Snuneymuxw First Nations nership supports Snuneymuxw’s work and development of the NPA economic peoples’ inherent Aboriginal and to rebuild their economy and fulfil their activities. We see this major shift in treaty rights, ensuring that a foun- responsibilities for their people and our relationship with NPA as of benedation of recognition, respect and Territory, including through the mid- fit to all in the Nanaimo area, as we mutual collaboration ground all Island forestry initiative underway over can put behind us the era of denial of work; the past number of years. our rights and status in relation to the • New processes to review and approve In recent years, NPA and SFN have economic development of the Port and projects and initiatives which build worked together on a project-by-pro- marine areas.” on the free, prior and informed ject basis, and this has been valuable Nanaimo Port Authority Board consent of Snuneymuxw First in building a foundation for the new Chair Donna Hais noted that: “These

Nation in keeping with the United Agreement, including a clearer acknow- agreements are extremely important as

Nations Declaration on the Rights of ledgement of the proper process and we move forward. They demonstrate

Indigenous Peoples; shared objectives. our willingness and ability to work • The identification of shared areas of “The relationship with the Port together on projects of mutual interest, interest for collaboration, including of Nanaimo is a key issue for the as we all want everyone in this region environmental stewardship, marine Snuneymuxw people,” said Chief to prosper.” safety and cultural activities, such Michael Wyse. “The Port operates Echoing Ms. Hais’ comments, NPA as identifying places with accurate within our core village and marine President and CEO Ian Marr said: “The

Hul’q’umin’um names and concepts. areas, and is near the very location of Port Authority is extremely pleased to • The shared goals to engage in discus- the negotiation and conclusion of the have created a relationship agreement sions with Snuneymuxw for all new Treaty of 1854 with our forefathers with Snuneymuxw based on recognimajor projects in NPA jurisdiction and Sir James Douglas on behalf of tion, mutual respect and understandwhere NPA is the proponent, and the Crown. For a long time, there was ing. The Protocol allows us to work encouraging other project propon- little respect for our peoples, our his- together towards shared goals and colents who may seek to advance a new tory and our rights. Looking back on laboration in areas of mutual interest.”

Ron Branine promoted to Director of Facilities and Operations for the Port of Benton

Ron Branine has been promoted to the Director of Facilities and Operations for the Port of Benton.

With nearly thirty years of facilities management experience Branine brings a wealth of knowledge to the position. He is skilled in maintaining large commercial buildings, budgeting, contracting, managing the bidding process in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations as well as working with heavy and light equipment. His diverse background includes working with a range of stakeholders from CEOs to local, state, and federal inspectors. In addition, Branine’s experience chairing multiple safety committees, volunteering in the fields of emergency management, search & rescue, reserve law enforcement, and serving with several fire departments are many of the extraordinary assets he brings to the Port.

He is currently completing his FMP Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification and preparing to start his Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) early next year. Both are issued through the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the largest and most widely recognized association for facility professionals. Although he holds his Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM) designation; these two additional certifications bolster his knowledge of facilities management to a much higher level.

“Ron has been a strong addition to our team; his development of our organization’s continuity plan was timely as we dealt with the impact of COVID-19 and supported our team in operating key facilities and assets on behalf of the region,” stated Diahann Howard, PPM® Executive Director, Port of Benton.

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Matson takes delivery of Matsonia

Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, took delivery in midDecember 2020 of Matsonia, the second of two new Kanaloa Class combination container / roll-on, roll-off (“conro”) ships built for Matson by General Dynamics NASSCO. The two are the largest vessels of their kind ever built in the U.S. They join two new containerships, Daniel K Inouye and Kaimana Hila, themselves the largest of their kind in the U.S. commercial fleet, in completing the renewal of Matson’s Hawaii fleet.

Matsonia and Lurline are each 870 feet long, 114 feet wide (beam), with a Matson’s newest vessel, Matsonia, is the second of two new Kanaloa Class combination container / deep draft of 38 feet and weighing in RO-RO ships. at over 50,000 metric tons. The sister ships have an enclosed garage with provide efficient, reliable service to vessels are equipped with the first Tier 3 room for approximately 500 vehicles, Hawaii for decades to come.” dual-fuel engines to be deployed in conplus ample space for rolling stock and Phase 1 of Matson’s Sand Island tainerships regularly serving West Coast breakbulk cargo. Lurline entered service Terminal Modernization project was ports. Tier 3 engines reduce the levels of in January 2020. completed this year, with the installa- particulate emissions by 40 percent and

Built by Philly Shipyard, Matson’s tion of three new electrically powered nitrogen oxide emissions by 20 percent, new Aloha Class containerships, Daniel gantry cranes and the upgrading of three as compared to Tier 2 standards. K. Inouye and Kaimana Hila, entered existing cranes and the terminal’s power The four new ships are also Matson’s service in 2018 and 2019, respectively. system. Phase 2, which will include fastest vessels, with the ability to operate Each 850-foot long containership has improvements to the container yard at or above 23 knots, helping ensure ona 3,600 twenty-foot equivalent (TEU) and gate, will begin in 2021. In Phase time deliveries in Hawaii from Matson’s capacity. 3, concurrent with the State’s comple- three West Coast terminals in Tacoma,

The four new ships are the center- tion of the new Kapalama Container Oakland and Long Beach. piece of Matson’s nearly $1 billion Terminal, Matson will expand its water- Matsonia and Lurline are iconic vesinvestment to modernize its Hawaii front and overall terminal footprint by sel names in Matson’s long history. service. In addition to a nearly $930 30 percent by acquiring adjacent piers Matsonia dates to the construction of million investment in its fleet, Matson 51A and B. Matson’s first ship of that name in 1912. is also investing more than $60 million In addition to ensuring efficient, reli- Three more ships were given the name in improvements to its Hawaii hub ter- able service to Hawaii for the next three in subsequent years; the new vessel is minal at Sand Island in Honolulu, in decades, Matson’s fleet renewal pro- the fifth. Lurline dates to the construcconjunction with the State of Hawaii’s gram is also accomplishing a broader tion of Captain William Matson’s first Harbors Modernization plan. fleet modernization that ensures com- ship of that name in 1887. Four more

“Putting four new ships into service pliance with increasingly stringent ships were given the name in subsequent in a three-year span is a significant global emissions regulations. years; the newest vessel is the sixth. accomplishment that culminates eight Designed and built specifically for the Daniel K. Inouye was named in honor years of planning, project management Hawaii trade, all four of the new ships of the late Hawaii Senator, who was a and coordination for teams across many feature state-of-the-art green technol- strong supporter of the U.S. Merchant departments at Matson,” said Matt Cox, ogy, including fuel-efficient hull design, Marine and a powerful advocate of the chairman and chief executive officer. environmentally safe double hull fuel maritime industry. Kaimana Hila is a “Together with the modernization and tanks, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) com- Hawaiian transliteration for “Diamond expansion of our Honolulu terminal, patible engines, and freshwater ballast Head,” one of Hawaii’s most iconic these investments position Matson to systems. The more recent Kanaloa Class landmarks.