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March 2007
March 31, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Teamsters: California ports exploit truckers
               m  UP to invest $300M in SoCal port cargo facility 

March 30, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Port ‘burdens’ truckers
               m  ‘Inland port’ road planned 
               m  Curing Transportation Infrastructure Woes Revisited
               m  Ports Pollute
               m  Coastal Cacophony
               m  Project Alleviates Traffic Through Ports 
               m  Point of View: We Can Do Better Energy-Wise
     l  Los Angeles PCAC:
                          n  Agenda of the Air Quality Subcommittee Meeting, April 4, 2007.

March 29, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  “Pulse of the Ports”: Trade Experts Forecast Another Strong Year
               m  No promises of more money from Congress
               m  Ports study confirms need for roads help
               m  Another clean-diesel plan 
               m  Board Sends Request to Fund Palmdale-Victorville Expressway
               m  L.A. tries to pinpoint source of Malibu water pollution
               m  DNA testing of Malibu’s polluted waters begins
     l  Los Angeles PCAC:
                          n  Agenda of the Steering Committee Meeting, April 2, 2007.
                          n  Agenda for the April 3, Wilmington Waterfront Development subcommittee    
                              meeting

March 28, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  No snags expected at ports
               m  Experts: SoCal ports to manage ‘07 peak cargo season
               m  Decrease in growth at port is expected
               m  Signal shift eases traffic 
               m  Villaraigosa, L.A. Officials Press for Federal Help
               m  Listen up federal people. Invest America’s tax dollars in SoCal
               m  EPA releases 2005 nationwide Toxics Release data 
               m  DNA testing to track Malibu pollutants OK’d to start
               m  Judge rules EPA failed to meet deadline for setting ocean water standards
               m  Ponte Vista Blog: Defending an Industry

March 27, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  An overdue limit on port pollution...and growth
               m  Industry seeks trucking overhaul
               m  Software aims to ease trucking container congestion
               m  Retailers support California truck emission standards, infrastructure improvements 
               m  Experts raise bumper crop of rare SoCal butterfly’s larvae
               m  Hawaii joins port fee opposition

March 26, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  ICCT Study: Emissions from Ocean-going Ships
               m  Shipyard concierges cater to crews
               m  Fish Count
               m  Rosier outlook for Palos Verdes blue butterfly
               m  Cruise ship crime ‘low priority’ 
               m  Blog: The Los Angeles River as Our Commons
               m  A dance to remember

March 25, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Study: Ships’ emissions pose great threat
               m  Cargo scanners in use at ports don’t see all
               m  Economic Impact of LA, LB Ports Detailed in New Study
               m  A valuable port study 
               m  Family ties come together in San Pedro
               m  Trojans Cut Through Water With Ease Against LMU

March 24, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  New railroad an opportunity for Yuma, state, inquiry says
               m  Learn the world trade business
               m  Boat runs aground off Newport Beach
               m  Big Money will keep Inland logistics wheel turning, urban planner says 
               m  Seaport Redevelopment Causes Stir
               m  Lions Race Women of Troy on Saturday

March 23, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Pollution, Consumption, and the Inland Empire
               m  Study: Global shipping must curb ‘unchecked’ pollution
               m  Study: Southland Ports Handle More Than 40 Percent Of Import Traffic
               m  An American Union under Bush 
               m  Royal Spring Water adds warehouse fulfillment center in LA
               m  Local art events calendar
               m  No. 10 USC Women’s Crew Faces LMU At Port of Los Angeles 
               m  LAPD promotes, transfers Harbor Division captain
               m  Fishing boat runs aground
               m  BLOG: The Long Beach RiverLink
                    m  Long Beach Harbor Commission:
                          n  Agenda of Regular Meeting, March 26.
                    m  PCAC:
                          n  Minutes for the February 22, EIR Subcommittee Meeting.

March 22, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  LAPD’s Harbor Div. police captain leaving San Pedro
         m  World’s First True Hybrid Tug
               m  Whale Watch on the Monte Carlo
               m  West Coast ports on track for 2010 meltdown
               m  Study spells out how valuable ports are to nation 
         m  Ports’ Value Underscored
         m  2 local ports vital to millions                           

March 21, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Executive Director Recommends New Government Affairs Director
               m  SoCal inland truck ‘port’ proposed to reduce traffic, pollution 
               m  Desert BNSF yard would mean more jobs
               m  Port enrollment begins
               m  iControl MATTS Gateway at Port of Long Beach
               m  Union Pacific wants to connect with Baja port
               m  USC Crew wins in Long Beach

March 20, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  What Business Leaders Need to Know About: West Coast Logistics                      
               m  Roth Capital Partners to hold Homeland Security   
                    Conference for Institutional Investors
               m  Plan touts inland truck ‘port’                 
               m  Freight’s future may ride on the railway
               m  Two men caught in lobster traps                
               m  Hawaii opposes California container tax
               m  FISH COUNT


March 19, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Carson teachers demand action on possible pollution     
               m  APL switches to low sulphur fuel in Seattle
               m  Cleaner fuel for Seattle ships                 
               m  Ships in port use cleaner fuel
               m  Container handling at ports shows strong growth
               m  Regulatory delays could sink offshore LNG plans
               m  Truckers can’t stop the pollution their trucks cause
               m  Construction to Close Ocean Boulevard
               m  CA Air Resources Board News from LBReport.com
               m  Armchair planner has designs on San Pedro
                    m  Long Beach Harbor Commission:
                          n  Notice of Special Meetings, March 21.
                    m  PCAC:
                          n  Agenda for the March 22, EIR Subcommittee Meeting in Port Conference  
                              Room #316 at 4:00PM.

March 18, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Port of Oakland rolling out RFID system                 
               m  Party on board
               m  Blog: Ponte Vista ‘Survey Results’

March 17, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Comes to LB
               m  Field set for Congressional Cup off Long Beach
               m  APL wins L.A. award for air quality efforts
               m  Blog: Dispatch from the Trenches
               m  Freeway exits closed over weekend

March 16, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Ports Fund Interim Truck Replacement Program
               m  New Plan For LNG Takes Off
               m  Ports Allocate $6.3 Million to Continue Gateway
                    Cities Fleet Modernization Program
               m  Seaport Project EIR Ready for Approval 
               m  BHP Malibu gas project hit by Congress   
               m  Fish Count 

March 15, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Toxic Underbelly of Growth                 
               m  L.A. becomes nation’s No. 2 port for steel imports
               m  Issues for BHP’s California gas proposal
               m  BHP facing LNG wipeout
               m  Ongoing debate                 
               m  APL wins Los Angeles award for air quality efforts
               m  FISH REPORT

March 14, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Pier S project comments due                 
               m  Port biologist promoted
               m  Port boosts environmental role
               m  Promotions and appointments
               m  LNG hearings approach amidst investigations
               m  Port Poses Possibilities
               m  BLOG: Ponte Vista, ‘That Monster’
               m  The Queen Guidlines
               m  Asian nations begin push for more exposure in
                   cruise market
               m  LNG Terminal Proposed off Orange County

March 13, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Port’s Top Environmental Scientist Promoted to   
                   Managing Director
               m  Offshore LNG terminal a safer alternative
               m  Slow sailing to protect port
               m  Is America really ready for disaster?
               m  State officials complete enquiries into seabird deaths
               m  Port boosts environmental role
               m  FISH REPORT
               m  Dellums opts out of China trip
                    m  Harbor Commission:
                          n  Minutes for the March 5, Long Beach Harbor  
                               Commissioners’ Regular Meeting.    
March 12, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Pier S project comments due                 
               m  Stars turn up the heat on BHP
               m  Brosnan, Sheen rally against BHP gas terminal off 
                   Malibu
               m  Reducing vehicle emmisions in big cities
               m  He’s a repo man, but not for cars- a freghter filcher
               m  FISH REPORT

March 11, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  Security expert warns U.S. is on ‘The Edge of                 
                    Disaster’                 
               m  New Disney cruise ships. developments
               m  Hollywood attacks BHP (LNG)
               m  A plenitude for LNG                 
               m  Study ranks LNG as a polluter
               m  Port marketing post filled by veteran

March 10, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  LAPortWatch.com Goes Live at FFCA 2007                 
               m  Pollution is focus of LNG report
               m  Risks of offshore gas terminal near Malibu
               m  Revised Cabrillo Port EIR Identifies 20 Significant
                   Negative Impacts
               m  ‘No LNG’ Rally Slated for Malibu Pier on Saturday
               m  Jury awards $54M in truck suit
               m  FISH REPORT

March 9, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  “Pulse of the Ports” Forecast Conference
               m  Mitsubishi, Dole Help Fuel Boom at Small U.S. West
                   Coast Ports
               m  City woos port, investors
               m  Plans for world’s first true hybrid tug
               m  Contribution Toward Hybrid Tug Approved
               m  $55.2M award in port death
               m  Port Tracker Report says 2007 container volume
                   growth is ahead of last year’s pace
                    m  PCAC:
                          n  Agenda for the March 14, San Pedro
                              Coordinated Plan Subcommittee meeting.
                    m  Harbor Commission:
                          n  Agenda for the March 12, Long Beach Harbor Commissioners’  
                               Committee and Regular Meeting.      

March 8, 2007 Janice Hahn LAPortWatch
      l  In the News: Geraldine Knatz Phd heads Port LA
               m  “Pulse of the Ports” Forecast Conference
               m  Jury Awards Widow $50 million for Wrongful Death
               m  San Pedro family verdict: $50 million
               m  Nonprofit sending mayor to China
               m  S.A. company wants to enter LNG business
               m  Lowe Breaks Ground on 102 acre LA-Area Resort
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