Stas Margaronis

1 week ago | ajot.com | Stas Margaronis

As a result of the heightened immigration situation in the United States, “mariners are afraid of getting off their ships in the United States because they are worried, they might not be able to get back on,” according to Robert Wilkins, Executive Director, Seafarers’ Ministry of the Golden Gate. On May 21st, Wilkins spoke at the Propeller Club of Northern California (PCNC) Maritime Day luncheon at Scott’s Seafood, Oakland.

2 weeks ago | ajot.com | Stas Margaronis |Stuart Todd

California offshore wind moves ahead Port of LA reports volume down 30% in first week of May Jensen predicts China cargo surge AAPA praises Trump budget for continuing port infrastructure grants but vows to fight $1 billion cut in HMTF Keeping it cool in a booming market McCown: U.S. ports may see an unprecedented 25% drop in volume by July CBFANC’S Lee says tariffs impacting small business ILWU condemns Trump tariffs as “taxes” triggering job losses & urges resistance US-China trade war to...

2 weeks ago | ajot.com | Stas Margaronis

Stern was addressing the Pacific Offshore Wind Summit 2025 at Sacramento, California where he cited the following progress in support of floating offshore wind power: The California Independent System Operator (CISO): “approved its latest transmission plan with $4.6 billion in upgrades to prepare for offshore wind off California's North Coast.” The California Energy Commission: “adopted its AB 525 strategic plan, a detailed roadmap for deploying offshore wind in California's five lease areas,...

2 weeks ago | ajot.com | Stas Margaronis

The Port of Los Angeles reported that container volumes are down 30% for the first week in May due to the imposition of tariffs on imports, according to Eugene Seroka, Executive Director Port of Los Angeles. Speaking at the Port’s May 19th media briefing, Seroka said: “Volume in the first week of May here at the Port of LA was down more than 30% on the import side of our ledger.”He added that the decline for the rest of the month is likely to be “substantial when we close the books on this month.

3 weeks ago | ajot.com | Stas Margaronis |Stuart Todd

Jensen predicts China cargo surge AAPA praises Trump budget for continuing port infrastructure grants but vows to fight $1 billion cut in HMTF Keeping it cool in a booming market McCown: U.S. ports may see an unprecedented 25% drop in volume by July CBFANC’S Lee says tariffs impacting small business ILWU condemns Trump tariffs as “taxes” triggering job losses & urges resistance US-China trade war to give fresh impetus to India-Europe corridor project? Port of Redwood City’s Zortman...