Pacific Maritime Association

PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION 17 2 0 2 5 | A Y E A R I N R E V I E W newly built ammonia/methanol- ready vessels from PMA member company Ocean Network Express, reflecting ONE's commitment to sustainable shipping. Methanol and ammonia significantly reduce carbon emissions and are widely considered two of the most promising alternative shipping fuels. The Pasha Group Achieves Two Sustainability 'Firsts' in San Diego PMA member company The Pasha Group and the Port of San Diego commissioned the nation's first roll- on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel equipped for shore power. Pasha Hawaii's MV Jean Anne is designed exclusively for transporting vehicles between San Diego and Honolulu and is also the first shore-power connection for a domestic pure car/truck carrier. The MV Jean Anne is Jones Act- qualified, meaning it is U.S. built, owned, flagged, and crewed. The ship successfully connected to the shore power installation at the National City Marine Terminal for the first time on October 29. Shore power allows vessels to plug into the local electrical grid rather than relying on diesel power while at berth, reducing emissions. San Pedro Bay Ports Manage Fluctuating Volumes During a year of volatile trade flows, the San Pedro Bay Port Complex recorded its third-busiest month ever in July, according to PMA data. The complex processed nearly 1.21 million TEUs, a volume exceeded only by 1.24 million TEUs in May of 2021 and 1.21 million TEUs in October of 2024. The surge in volumes reflected cargo frontloading as shippers moved goods ahead of anticipated tariffs. Trans-Pacific cargo volumes in 2025 were highly responsive to shifting trade policy and tariff announcements. Notably, PMA member companies effectively managed the container surge, underscoring the ports' operational resilience. PMA Hosts Career Fair for High School Students PMA established a new partnership with Harbor Freight Tools for Schools to support young people in Southern California's port- connected communities and train the next generation of skilled trades workers, opening pathways to stable, well-paying careers. To launch the partnership, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools used the ILWU-PMA Maintenance and Repair Training Center at the Port of Los Angeles for an August career fair that connected hundreds of local high school students with industry and business representatives in the trade, transportation, energy, and construction sectors. Port of Long Beach Taps New CEO The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners appointed Noel Hacegaba as the new CEO of the Port of Long Beach, succeeding Mario Cordero, who had led the port since 2017. Prior to his appointment, Hacegaba served in senior management roles at the port for 15 years, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer, where he helped guide the port through a period of record cargo growth, major modernization, and significant supply-chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. PMA and Harbor Freight Tools for Schools leaders at the skilled trades career fair at the M&R training facility at the Port of Los Angeles. Noel Hacegaba

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