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move that is expected to reduce emissions by 96%. Three cranes have been retrofitted and in use since March, with the remaining cranes projected to be completed by June 2020. Port of Oakland Terminal News The Port of Oakland saw significant progress on various real estate development projects. In 2019, the Port and CenterPoint Properties broke ground on the first building for the proposed CenterPoint Landing logistics complex. The new $52 million facility is being constructed on a former Army Supply Depot and is expected to reduce truck travel time, distance and cost. The Port of Oakland also entered an exclusive negotiating agreement with the Oakland Athletics baseball club for a new ballpark complex, including a new 35,000 seat stadium, 6,000 residential units and other uses at the site of the Charles P. Howard Terminal. The Board of Port Commissioners have directed Port staff to develop Seaport Compatibility Measures. The proposal, according to American Shipper, "is hugely controversial, with many members of the maritime community believing it is wrong to use scarce waterfront property for non-maritime uses…" New Port Leadership in Northern California The Port of Oakland appointed Danny Wan as executive director in 2019. He previously served as the Port's attorney and interim director. Across the Bay, the Port of San Francisco Executive Director announced the appointment of Andre Coleman as Maritime Director, with responsibility "…for the strategic oversight and implementation of the Port's maritime portfolio including assets, services, operations, and labor and client relations for the 7½ miles of San Francisco waterfront that extends from Fisherman's Wharf to Islais Creek," according to the Port's news release. Coleman previously worked for the PMA as the Northern California Area Associate Director. Fleet Week Fleet Week took place at several piers at the Port of San Francisco in October. The Port welcomed all branches of the military, with visits by many impressive vessels, including USCG Terrell Horne, USS Somerset, USS Zumwalt, USS Princeton and USS Charleston. Fleet Week may be based at port terminals, but it's a look to the sky that marks an exciting moment – the flying of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels. Danny Wan Andre Coleman 2019 | THE YEAR IN REVIEW Blue Angels participate in Fleet Week at the Port of San Francisco. One of 13 retrofitted battery-powered hybrid gantry cranes. 29 29 PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION

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