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SPECIAL EVENTS

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Canaveral Port Authority – Cargo Cranes Arrival 
To move forward Port Canaveral’s initiative to increase cargo activity, including container business, the port authority purchased two ship-to-shore post-Panamax container cranes from the Port of Savannah. The public was invited to witness their impressive arrival by barge at their new location on the north side of Canaveral Harbor.

Port of Long Beach – 2015 State of the Port 
Because of its status as a major regional economic engine and international standard bearer, the Port of Long Beach’s annual State of the Port event is closely watched by both industry and civic leaders. It highlights recent accomplishments and milestones and sets the tone for the port for the coming year. The speech and accompanying PowerPoint presentation and video in this entry were repurposed for a variety of future presentations. The event was produced in-house by the Communications and Community Relations Department for the first time in 2014, with great success and record attendance. But the 2015 event faced a new set of challenges, including unprecedented congestion on the docks with ships waiting at sea, ongoing labor negotiations, and new leadership at the port and in city government. The 2015 State of the Port event topped the prior year in attendance, content and positive response. 

Port of Long Beach – Environmental Achievement Awards
The Port of Long Beach adopted the landmark Green Port Policy in 2005, which has succeeded because of the support of port customers and industry stakeholders, who have been partners in the port’s progress toward environmental goals. The port believes they richly deserve a tribute, which is why the Green Flag Awards were introduced in 2007.The Green Ship Award was added in 2013, and in 2014, the event was renamed to incorporate both awards and allow for future additions to the awards lineup. Thus, the Port of Long Beach Environmental Achievement Awards was born.  

Port of Los Angeles – Lunar New Year Festival
The Lunar New Year Festival was a first-time special event held on February 21, 2015.  This new event was created to join in the celebration of the Lunar New Year which is honored by many cultures that celebrate Lunar New Year and to educate about the Port of Los Angeles along the way. The port attracted 3,000 guests to the Lunar New Year Festival and considers it a huge success.

Port of Los Angeles - STEM Funshop 
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – is a major facet of education and workforce development in the nation, state and city. The Port of Los Angeles workforce is comprised of many STEM careers. This year, for the first time, the Port of Los Angeles hosted a free STEM community event to show the community, particularly harbor area youth. The fun that can be had in STEM-related maritime careers all while encouraging a future workforce.

Port of Los Angeles – Tall Ships Festival LA 2014
In August 2014, 10 tall ships and one gigantic rubber duck made the news all over the country as the Tall Ships Festival LA took place at the Port of Los Angeles. With 277,000 visitors over a five-day period, the Tall Ships Festival was the Port of Los Angeles’ most successful event to date. The festival brought $8.2 million in revenue to the City of Los Angeles and achieved $2 million in media coverage.

Port of New Orleans – Maritime Workforce Summit 
The Port of New Orleans Maritime Workforce was a three-hour event to facilitate the introduction of community stakeholders in the New Orleans region and the maritime industry to one another. Three panel discussions focused on trade, transportation & logistics, career education, economic and workforce development respectively. The summit participants included state and local education officials, maritime industry leaders and workforce development professionals.
 

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