offloaded cargo in Oakland and took on export cargo
as well. Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny
Wan highlighted the prior investments the port had
made to be able to handle a vessel of this size. In
referring to the MSC Anna, he said: "We'll welcome
her back any time."
Training Department
Veteran Retires after
23 years with PMA
The PMA congratulates Jim
Potter, head of Northern
California's Training
Department, on his retirement
at the end of 2020. Jim admirably served PMA and
its members for 23 years, including 17 years running
the training department in Northern California.
New Maritime Director Named at
Port of Oakland
A year after announcing the
appointment of Danny Wan
as new executive director, the
Port of Oakland welcomed
a new Maritime Director, as
well. The Port tapped Bryan
Brandes, a 25-year maritime
industry veteran. According to
the Port, Brandes' previous
roles include senior leadership
positions at FlexiVan Leasing, an intermodal chassis
leasing company, and PMA member company
CMA-CGM. He also previously served on the board
of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association,
according to the Port.
Bryan Brandes
2020 | THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Jim Potter
MSC's Anna Megaship at the Port of Oakland.
SSA Terminals cranes at the Port of Oakland, its tallest ever.
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