Pacific Maritime Association

The first order of business was to clear a backlog of more than 20 ships in San Pedro Bay, which was completed weeks ahead of schedule, and to otherwise ensure that cargo was delivered in a timely manner. Further, employers and port authorities continued to invest in major infrastructure projects that are reshaping the waterfront. These projects include construction of state- of-the-art terminals and raising cranes to prepare for the arrival of bigger ships while fending off intense competition from the East Coast, Canada and Gulf Coast ports. At the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, billions of dollars are being spent on improvements that include automated equipment at terminals and continued expansion of on-dock rail, designed to speed the flow of cargo off the terminals and reduce the number of trucks on local roads and highways. In Northern California, the Port of Oakland is continuing work on a massive trade and logistics center to transport higher volumes of cargo more quickly and efficiently, while installing Bluetooth technology to help ease truck congestion. In the Pacific Northwest, the ports of Tacoma and Seattle are combining forces to strengthen the Puget Sound gateway and attract more cargo to the region, while making additional investments in safety and training. West Coast ports continue to meet or exceed environmental targets. At several major ports along the coast, diesel emissions from ships have dropped by as much as 85 percent since 2005. In 2015, marine ter- minals were the safest ever, as ongoing efforts in training and technology helped lead to the lowest injury rates since PMA began keeping records. PMA and the ILWU collabo- rated on a number of safety initiatives, including systems to thoroughly inves- tigate all injuries in order to bettter inform and enhance injury prevention efforts. Though revenue tonnage on the West Coast dropped slightly in 2015, investments made in the region position the waterfront for the future as bigger ships change the landscape. These investments are critical in helping West Coast ports respond to competitive challenges from the opening of the expanded Panama Canal in 2016, growing Canadian ports, and modernized port facilities seeking market share in the Gulf states and on the East Coast. n O nce the lengthy 2014-15 longshore contract negotiations concluded in February 2015, employers and workers turned their attention to the important work of restoring the West Coast's ability to move cargo reliably – both now and for the future. 2015 Highlights T H E Y E A R I N R E V I E W 20 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Long Beach Container Terminal will feature automation throughout. Investments made at West Coast ports position the waterfront for future growth.

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