Fassler Katz

Growth of California Ports: Opportunities and Challenges : 

Growth of California Ports: Opportunities and Challenges Presented by: California Marine and Intermodal Transportation System Advisory Council (CALMITSAC)

Overview of CALMITSAC: 

Overview of CALMITSAC Regional affiliate of the national MTS advisory council established by Secretary Mineta. Over 30 members representing industry, government, and academia. Mission: To foster development of a Marine Transportation System in California that is safe, secure, efficient, environmentally sound, and capable of expanding to meet the demands of the global economy.

CALMITSAC Membership: 

CALMITSAC Membership U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency California Senate Subcommittee on California Ports and Goods Movement Caltrans California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency California Environmental Protection Agency California State Lands Commission California Highway Patrol California State University, Long Beach - Center for International Trade and Transportation California Manufacturers and Technology Association California Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure Delivery Council Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California Ocean Carriers Equipment Management Association California Short Line Railroad Association

Membership (continued): 

Membership (continued) California Maritime Academy California Association of Port Authorities Pacific Merchant Shipping Association Pacific Maritime Association California Maritime Infrastructure Authority Marine Exchange of Southern California Marine Exchange San Francisco Bay Region Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council METRANS Transportation Center, USC-CSULB Southern California Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference International Longshore and Warehouse Union The Waterfront Coalition National Industrial Transportation League The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co. Union Pacific Railroad Pacific Coast Council

AB 2043 (Lowenthal) Requested CALMITSAC to:: 

AB 2043 (Lowenthal) Requested CALMITSAC to: Submit a report to the Legislature, including recommendations on methods to better manage the growth of ports and address the environmental impacts of moving goods through those ports.

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CALMITSAC Interim Report Topics Public health issues Port infrastructure Environmental enhancements Port and maritime security Funding Project delivery Economic effects of goods movement Role of California universities

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Economic Imperative: Improving Job Opportunities High wages for California workers ($45K per year average) Trade jobs – one of every seven in California California Trade – 40% of the national total 2002 trade disruption cost $7+ billion nationally

Impact of International Trade Through California Ports: 

Source: OnTrac Trade Impact Study © 2001 OnTrac All Rights Reserved. Impact of International Trade Through California Ports

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Public Health Imperative: Reducing Port-Related Air Pollution Majority of emissions are from mobile sources, including ships. Goods movement is a key contributor to air pollution and disease. Diesel PM: a toxic air contaminant Without new control strategies, more cargo means more pollution.

Environmental Enhancements : 

Environmental Enhancements The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Clean Air Action Plan The Port of Oakland’s Vision 2000 Maritime Development Program The State Goods Movement Action Plan and the California Air Resources Board Emission Reduction Plan

Cleaner Fuel Options Being Pursued for Harbor Craft and Oceangoing Ships : 

Cleaner Fuel Options Being Pursued for Harbor Craft and Oceangoing Ships CARB Diesel: Harbor craft ~10-25% PM Redn. ~6% NOx Reduction Greater use of add- on controls Marine Distillate: Ships at Dockside (auxiliary engines) ~60% PM Reduction ~6-10% NOx Redn. ~90% SOx Reduction Lower Sulfur Marine Bunker Fuel (SECA): Oceangoing ships at sea (main engines) ~20% PM Reduction ~40% SOx Reduction

Pursue a Short Sea Shipping System on the West Coast: 

Pursue a Short Sea Shipping System on the West Coast Ships and barges are roll-on roll-off. Any trailer can be diverted. Truck trips can be eliminated between Northern and Southern California at start-up. Emission reductions The system will use clean diesel or LNG in the trucks, ships, and tugs Reduces congestion, increases safety, reduces truck accidents, and saves lives. Northern Barge Feeder Operation Improved operations in the Port of Oakland Reduced Emissions Removes truck trips between service ports Southern Barge Feeder Operation Improved operations in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Reduced Emissions Removes truck trips between service ports

Cleaner Trucks and Reduced Truck Trips: 

Cleaner Trucks and Reduced Truck Trips Increase turnover of truck fleet Clean fuels On-dock and near-dock rail Virtual container yard Shuttle trains Extended gate hours

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Cargo Growth and Competition from Other West Coast Gateways Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland Ports of Mexico and Canada (e.g., Punta Colonet, Prince Rupert) The Panama Canal

Container Traffic at California Ports 1984-2005 (Millions of TEUs): 

Container Traffic at California Ports 1984-2005 (Millions of TEUs)

“Can’t divert our way out”Cargo Projections in Millions of TEUs: 

“Can’t divert our way out” Cargo Projections in Millions of TEUs

Waterfront Coalition White Paper May 2005: 

Waterfront Coalition White Paper May 2005 “Regardless of efforts to develop alternative West Coast gateways, Los Angeles and Long Beach will remain the primary entry points for eastbound imports into the U.S.”

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Major Port Infrastructure With Underutilized Capacity   11 ports statewide (Major stresses at 3 largest ports: Oakland, LA, Long Beach) Statewide perspective is essential  Putting interlocking pieces of the puzzle together in one plan

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On- and Off-Port Infrastructure Improvements: $17.7 billion in Needed Projects   San Pedro Bay Ports Area Port of Oakland Area California’s Smaller Ports

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Operational and Productivity Enhancements Automatic tracking systems/RFID and GPS technologies Uniform measures of productivity Expand extended hours Chassis pools Spread out vessel sailings

Port and Maritime Security : 

Port and Maritime Security Systems offer improved security: Perimeter security Surveillance Radiation portals Gamma ray scanning (VACIS) But: Shortage of federal funding Lack of systems standardization and integration (e.g., e-seals radio frequency) Need rapid implementation of Automated Secure Vessel Tracking System (ASVTS) Need survey of vulnerabilities

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Funding Limitations Crisis  Highway gas tax SAFETEA-LU State diversion of transportation dollars Federal non-responsiveness Opportunity State Strategic Growth Plan: General Obligation bonds for infrastructure and environment Coalition Building: Public-Private Partnerships The Waterfront Coalition West Coast Corridor Coalition   

SB 1266: 

SB 1266 California Transportation Commission will refer to State Goods Movement Action Plan, CALMITSAC report, and regional plans for advice about which projects to fund. Consensus and project readiness will be critical.

Project Delivery and Options for Project Ownership and Operation : 

Project Delivery and Options for Project Ownership and Operation Design-build procurement Design sequencing Private ownership/leases

The Role of Academic Institutions in Statewide Goods Movement : 

The Role of Academic Institutions in Statewide Goods Movement Acquire and distribute goods movement information Train the leaders of the future Develop and apply new goods movement, security and environmental technology

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Mobilizing for Action Build consensus for a unified message Involve key decision makers and allocate resources Assess capacities and potential for expanded utilization of existing facilities Harness new technologies from California, U.S., and abroad Form public-private partnerships

Timeline for Completion: 

Timeline for Completion October 1, 2006: Updated Project Listing December 1, 2006: Draft Final Report February 1, 2007: Final Report

Committed Sponsors To Date: 

Committed Sponsors To Date U.S. Maritime Administration Pacific Maritime Association Marine Exchange of Southern California Port of Long Beach Port of Los Angeles BNSF Railway Union Pacific Railroad Pacific Coast Council California Short Line Railroad Association California Maritime Academy California State University, Long Beach – Center for International Trade and Transportation METRANS Transportation Center, USC-CSULB

Contact Information : 

Contact Information Gill Hicks: hicks@polb.com Norman-Fassler Katz: norman.fassler-katz@sen.ca.gov Bill Lyte: BillLyte@KennedyJenks.com Tom O’Brien: tobrien@csulb.edu