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Port of Oakland Danny Wan Executive Director CAPA VP

Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan Appointed VP of CAPA

February 25, 2021

Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan was just appointed Vice President of the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA). During a week celebrating Ports Day 2021, which highlights the significant contributions California ports made to assist the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wan fills the key leadership role effective immediately. The role was left vacant following the passing of Port of Richmond Executive Director Jim Matzorkis in December. 


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Alabama Port Authority Beth Ann Frisher Chief Commercial Officer

Alabama State Port Authority Names Three to Management Team

February 9, 2021

John Driscoll, director and chief executive officer of the Alabama State Port Authority, announced Beth Ann Frisher will join the Alabama State Port Authority senior management team as the new Chief Commercial Officer effective February 18, 2021. “Beth stood out amongst a very impressive list of qualified individuals seeking to lead this critical position at the Authority,” says Driscoll.


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GT USA Wilmington implements new terminal operating system

The new system is designed to enhance the company’s operational excellence in terminal management and customer service.
July 26, 2019
GT USA Wilmington, Wilmington, Del., implemented an integrated port operating system (IPOS) to upgrade and optimize the IT system for the future development of the port.
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Panama Canal aerial shot

Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage, positioned as U.S. logistics hub

According to figures, the Panama Canal transited a total of 13,548 vessels during its FY17, representing a 3.3% increase compared to totals the year before.
November 3, 2017
Following the close of its 2017 fiscal year (FY17), the Panama Canal, Panama City, Panama, announced that the waterway welcomed a record 403.8 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS) of cargo in FY17, the largest amount of annual tonnage ever transited in its 103-year history.
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San Pedro Bay Ports approve new clean air strategies

The document provides high-level guidance for accelerating progress toward a zero-emission future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy.
November 3, 2017
The governing boards of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach approved the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) update, ushering in a new era of aggressive clean air strategies for moving cargo through what is said to be the nation’s busiest container port complex.
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International Association of Ports and Harbors expands world climate initiatives

These logistics chains should eventually contribute to a sustainable growth based on 3 pillars—social, environmental and economic pillars.
July 14, 2017
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), Japan, announced plans to integrate the World Port Climate Initiative (WPCI) in a wider World Ports Sustainability Programme (WPSP) to extend the scope from climate action to a full range of sustainability port development challenges.
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Panama Canal to launch vessel scheduling, maritime resources management system

This system, manufactured by Quintiq, a Radnor, Pa.-based division of Dassault Systèmes, will transform how the Panama Canal plans and schedules transit operations.
March 21, 2017
The Panama Canal will launch a state-of-the-art vessel scheduling and maritime resource management system to further optimize costs, improve safety and increase overall efficiency and reliability.
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JLT Exolgan

Argentina’s port terminal Exolgan installs vehicle-mounted computers for better ship-to-shore management

The VERSO 12 computer is a high-performance vehicle-mounted PC developed for use in the harshest environments and for business-critical functions.
August 4, 2016
Exolgan, the main port operator in Argentina and member of Global PSA, a global port group with ports across Asia, Europe and the Americas, installed more than 80 VERSO 12 Navis-validated computers from JLT Mobile Computers, Phoenix, Ariz.
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