e-Port: September business and trade report
Port of Tacoma Washington sent this bulletin at 09/29/2011 03:54 PM PDT|
September 2011
Tacoma ScRAPS program aims to improve air quality Funding is available to help truck drivers purchase newer, lower-emission trucks to meet the standards of the Port of Tacoma Clean Truck Program and improve regional air quality. Currently, all trucks serving Port terminals are required to have 1994 or newer engines, and by 2015, trucks are required to have 2007 or newer engines. The office for the Tacoma Truck Scrappage and Replacement for Air in Puget Sound (Tacoma ScRAPS) is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 2002 Stewart Street in Tacoma. Operated through a partnership between the City of Tacoma and Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS), the program provides funding to truckers who scrap and replace an older truck. For more information, contact CSS at 253-617-3201. Port of Anchorage celebrates 50th anniversary Representatives from the ports of Anchorage and Tacoma met last week to commemorate two milestones: the 50th anniversary of the Port of Anchorage and the 25th anniversary of the partner relationship between the two ports. Meeting attendees included Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan, Port of Tacoma Commissioner Don Meyer, representatives from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and Port customers TOTE and Horizon Lines, the two major shipping lines serving Alaska from Tacoma. Alaska is the Port of Tacoma's third largest trading partner. OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS APM Terminals wins global safety award APM Terminals received the 2011 Lloyd's List Global Safety Award at the annual industry awards gala held in London. The award recognized APM Terminals for "exceptional commitment to improving safety standards." APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer accepted the award. Learn more. Rail leader recognized for intermodal advocacy Barry Michaels, Union Pacific vice president of intermodal operations, has been named the 2011 winner of the Silver Kingpin Award from the Intermodal Association of North America. The award commends Michaels for his "lifetime of tireless work as an intermodal advocate," and his dedication to further develop intermodal practices and roadability standards for Class I railroads. Michaels will receive the award November 14 at the 2011 IANA Intermodal Expo in Atlanta. Port's Sue Coffey to talk supply chain at major footwear conference Sue Coffey, the Port's senior manager, business development, will speak about transloading and flexibility in the supply chain on a panel at the Footwear Traffic Distribution and Customs Conference October 23 to 28 in Huntington Beach, California. The conference brings together transportation and distribution executives from around the world. The Port is a co-sponsor of the event. Conference will focus on improving Washington state's global competitiveness The Washington Council on International Trade is holding a conference on the state's global competitiveness November 21 for business leaders from around Washington state. Formerly known as the Senators Conference, this annual event draws members of the Washington congressional delegation, federal officials and hundreds of business leaders from across the state. The event is sponsored by the Boeing Company and the Port of Tacoma. Learn why it's important to get businesses more engaged in trade. Seattle forum to highlight China's IT industry The Washington State China Relations Council is holding a forum in Seattle October 12 to address some of the current challenges facing companies interested in taking their information technology business to China. Tek-Min Gan, vice president of CDC Global Services, will moderate the open forum. Tacoma chamber offers online certificates of origin In early September, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber started offering the eCertify online electronic Certificate of Origin service to member and non-member exporting companies. This online service, which greatly increases efficiencies and security, is more expeditious and fully complies with regulations. To register and begin the eCertify electronic program, visit the chamber's website. The eCertify system is a user-friendly online solution that works with any documentation software, and enables exporters and freight forwarders to create, submit and collect electronic certificates of origin from their desktop. This eliminates costly courier fees, reducing administration costs and errors while providing faster turnaround. For more information, contact Gary Brackett at garyb@tacomachamber.org. UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, October 10 Transportation Club of Tacoma Luncheon meeting 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Lt. Col. John Redinger, 833rd Transportation Battalion, Seattle C.I. Shenanigan's Cost: $20 by October 6, $25 after that date (admittance by prepaid ticket only) Tuesday, October 11 96th Annual Steamship Night Dinner Foreign Commerce Club of New York New York Marriott Hotel Guest speaker: Erxin Yao, president of OOCL (USA) Inc. Cost: $195 per person Wednesday, October 12 Forum on China's IT Industry Washington State China Relations Council 8 to 9:30 a.m. Rainier Tower (25th floor), Seattle Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members (fee includes continental breakfast) October 23-26 Footwear Traffic Distribution and Customs Conference Hilton Waterfront Breach Resort Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, October 25 Tacoma Propeller Club Dinner meeting LaQuinta Inn 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: $25 RSVP: 253-627-0671 or cnigretto@portoftacoma.com October 25-27 Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition New Orleans Port of Tacoma will be in booth 835 November 13-15 Intermodal Expo Intermodal Association of North America Atlanta, Georgia Monday, November 21 Washington Trade Conference Westin Hotel, Seattle 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $125 ($95 for WCIT and Seattle Chamber members before November 18 registration deadline; fee includes breakfast and lunch) TRIVIA TIME Name one of the Port of Tacoma's first three commissioners. Email your answer to businessreport@portoftacoma.com. Three lucky winners, chosen at random, will win a special gift. Entries close Friday, October 7. Answer to last month's trivia: The first governor of the State of Alaska was William A. Egan. NOTE: Port of Tacoma employees and family members can enter for fun, but they are not eligible to win the prizes in this contest. |
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