by Stas Margaronis May 01, 2024
Google uses AI to fast-track predicting weather catastrophes
Google has developed a new generative AI model that it says can predict weather patterns more efficiently than conventional physics-based weather forecasting models, up to 14 days in advance.
That sinking feeling: US coastal port cities sinking
Many cities along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts that are also port cities are sinking. The effect is caused by coastal lands subsiding at the same time as sea levels are rising, according to a study published in the scientific magazine Nature.
Wan Hai exec says Port of Oakland has growth potential & challenges
The Port of Oakland has the potential to grow as a port, especially with agricultural exports if it fast-tracks new investments in transloading, refrigeration, rail services and a turning basin widening, according to Andrew Hwang, Director of Transpacific Export and Government Affairs, Wan Hai Lines.
U.S. ports should support national cyber security standards
While the pioneering efforts by the Port of Los Angeles establishing cyber security protections was cited by the U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director, Eugene Seroka, says national cyber-security protocols are needed to protect all U.S. ports from cyber-attacks.
Norway’s Crown Prince urges Norway & California collaboration on offshore wind
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon urged collaboration between Norway and California on offshore wind development as well as … the transition to green technologies in remarks made at the U.S. Norway Business Summit that took place in San Francisco on April 15th.
AJOT book review: “A History of Greek-Owned Shipping”
The Making of an International Tramp Fleet, 1830 to the Present Day” by Gelina Harlaftis (1996)...
U.S. ports should support more maritime education in schools
U.S. ports should do more to promote maritime education and industry career possibilities with schools and especially focus on elementary schools, according to retired Cal State Long Beach lecturer Laura Kovary.
Port of Oakland’s Wan urges stakeholders to lobby for port improvements
Port of Oakland Executive Director, Danny Wan, told maritime stakeholders that if they want improvements in the operations and upgrades in the infrastructure at the Port of Oakland, they must rekindle the energy and spirit that they exhibited in opposing the Oakland A’s ballpark and condominium project...
PMSA President McLaurin retires
The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) announced the retirement of its President, John McLaurin, today after 29 years of “dedicated service.”
Baltimore bridge collapse impacts I-95 shipping, rail, trucking and Port of Baltimore
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, after it was hit by a container ship, will disrupt shipping, rail, trucking, the Port of Baltimore, and the Mid-Atlantic region served by the I-95 highway corridor, according to one shipping executive.
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