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Clean Air Pilot Programs Introduced In order to meet requirements in the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach's Clean Air Action Plan, several terminals introduced new, lower-emission technologies at Southern California terminals. The Everport Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles installed two zero-emission electric top handlers – prototypes that are being tested on the terminal for two years. LBCT at the Port of Long Beach began utilizing battery-charged electric yard tractors thanks to a $5.3 million grant from CARB. The Port of Long Beach also unveiled battery-electric top handlers which are in use at Piers E and J. New Studies Highlight LA/LB Ports' Economic Impact A PMA-commissioned study conducted by U.C. Berkeley Professor Dr. Michael Nacht, Larry Henry and Dr. John Martin found that the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach support 179,000 jobs and represent more than 30% of the region's $1 trillion Gross Metropolitan Product. This study also found that terminal automation is essential to maintaining cargo volumes on the West Coast. A separate study for PMA conducted by Mercator International determined that cargo declines in Southern California could lead to significant financial shortfalls in the region, especially to communities and industries that reap downstream benefits from cargo passing through Southern California ports. These studies reaffirm the importance of attracting cargo and maintaining productive ports. Looking to the future, Southern California's ports must continue to attract and efficiently move containers to remain a vital piece of the region's economy. Workforce Promotions For the second year in a row, PMA made promotions from both longshore and clerk ranks. In 2019, 60 ILWU members were promoted to foremen and walking bosses, with more promotions planned for 2020. Port of Long Beach Study of Automation The Long Beach City Council voted to direct the Port Authority to conduct a study on the impact of terminal automation. The PMA, through public testimony and written comments, encouraged Long Beach officials to evaluate the impact of automation on the competitive standing of the Port, including its ability to maintain and expand the discretionary portion of the Port's throughput, its ability to secure new tenants and retain existing ones, and its ability to achieve goals for volume growth. The PMA also suggested the study consider the role of automation in enabling the Port to meet its environmental goals while remaining competitive with other ports. The City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County also authorized studies on terminal automation impacts. Increased Cruise Activity Cruise activity was up again this year across Southern California. In December, Carnival Cruises began winter cruises from San Diego to Mexico and Hawaii for the first time in seven years. In Long Beach, Carnival debuted a new vessel, the Carnival Panorama, on the West Coast for the first time in 20 years. The Port of Los Angeles announced an opportunity to develop the Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal which is intended to expand the cruise business in Southern California for the future. Two ships at berth at the Port of L.A.'s cruise terminal. 2019 | THE YEAR IN REVIEW Automated cranes move containers at the LBCT terminal at the Port of Long Beach. 27 27 PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION

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