EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE

Stronger together

Welcome to Pacific Ports Magazine! When the Association of Pacific Ports realized that we could not hold our Annual Conference this year (now scheduled for August 8 to 11, 2021 in Nanaimo), we set to work thinking of how best to continue meeting our mandate of promoting and encouraging professional development through the sharing of knowledge and best practices. Judging from participation in the very first issue, I believe we’ve found a winning solution.

Much like the Association itself, Pacific Ports Magazine recognizes the importance of a strong port community. As drivers of economic growth, facilitating trade, and generating thousands of jobs, all ports share a common vision: To provide an efficient, fluid, and costeffective supply chain in a safe, environmentally sustainable, and economically viable manner. The APP and Pacific Ports Magazine are committed to supporting you in your efforts to achieve these goals.

For ports sharing the waters of the Pacific Ocean, there is this obvious connection that heightens our need for collaboration. Whether it be for an environmental initiative that protects the very basis of our livelihood, a project that bolsters efficiencies, or an idea to enhance the fluidity of supply chains, joining forces will make us so much more successful.

One of the first steps in developing any relationship is, of course, an understanding of your counterpart. And that’s where we can help. Over the following pages, you’ll gain insights into the priorities, opportunities and challenges facing other ports as well as commentary from industry leaders and introductions to key suppliers offering innovative solutions.

By reading through the articles herein, the odds are very good that you’ll come away with at least one ‘gold nugget’ that can be applied to your own situation. Better yet, you’ll see an opportunity to contribute by sharing your experience with the same issue.

Enjoy the read. — Jane McIvor

PORT OF BENTON

The Port of Benton fosters economic development, trade and tourism by providing quality infrastructure and multi-modal transportation at a variety of sites.

Real Estate • The Port of Benton owns and operates property within Tri-Cities Research District along with value added agriculture and industrial property.

Transportation • Richland and Prosser GA Airports • High Dock and Low Dock for Shipping Access • Short Line Operator and Both Class I

Railroads (UP & BNSF)

For more information: www.portofbenton.com or 509-375-3060

PORT OF BENTON

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PORT OPERATIONS PORT OPERATIONS

• • • • Naturally deep-water harbor. Dock Space Naturally deep-water harbor. Dock Space • o Container Dock: 1,112ftx55ft, Container Dock: 1,112ftx55ft, D35ft • D35ft Main Dock: 400ftx55ft, D35ft • • o o Main Dock: 400ftx55ft, D35ft Inter-Island Dock: 90ftx40ft, D25ft Inter-Island Dock: 90ftx40ft, D25ft Fuel Dock: 406ftx45ft, D40ft • o Fuel Dock: 406ftx45ft, D40ft Service Wharf: 300ftx75ft, D25ft • • • • • • o Service Wharf: 300ftx75ft, D25ft 4.5 acre Container Yard 40,000sqft Warehouse Bulk Cargo: Fuel, LPNG 4.5 acre Container Yard 40,000sqft Warehouse Bulk Cargo: Fuel, LPNG • • Harbor Tug Assist Service Harbor Tug Assist Service • • Tug Iseula, 3000hp Tug Iseula, 3000hp • • • • Tug Sailele, 1500hp Inter Island Ferry Services Inner Harbor Anchorage for Yachts • Tug Sailele, 1500hp Inter Island Ferry Services • • Yacht/Pleasure Craft Marina Facilities Inner Harbor Anchorage for Yachts • • Dry Dock Facilities Yacht/Pleasure Craft Marina Facilities • • USDA Meat Inspectors Dry Dock Facilities • • • • • Net Repair Yard Tuna Cannery/Docks –Star Kist Tuna Small Boat Harbors: Auasi, Aunuu, USDA Meat Inspectors Net Repair Yard • Faleasao, Ta’u, Ofu. Tuna Cannery/Docks – Star Kist Tuna • Small Boat Harbors: Auasi, Aunuu, AIRPORT OPERATIONS Faleasao, Ta’u, Ofu.

• Pago Pago International Airport AIRPORT OPERATIONS (PPG) –Tutuila Island o 700-acre public airport o Rwy5/23: 10,000ft x 150ft Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) – Tutuila Island • o Rwy 8/26: 3,800ft x 100ft 700-acre public airport • • o Elevation: 32 ft. / 9.8 m o Distance From city: 6 miles SW of Pago Pago, AS Rwy 5/23: 10,000ft x 150ft Rwy 8/26: 3,800ft x 100ft • o Time Zone: UTC -11 Elevation: 32 ft. / 9.8 m • o Surface: Concrete/grooved Distance From city: 6 miles SW of o ARFF Station o Hot Fire Training Ground Pago Pago, AS • Time Zone: UTC -11 • • Ofu Airport (Z08) - Manua Islands Surface: Concrete/grooved • o 18 acre public airport ARFF Station • o Dimensions: Hot Fire Training Ground o Rwy8-26: 200 x 60 ft. / 610 x 18 m o Elevation: 9 ft. / 2.7 m o Distance From city: 1 mile SE of Ofu Ofu Airport (Z08) - Manua Islands • Village, AS 18 acre public airport • o Time Zone Dimensions: : UTC -11 • • o Surface: Concrete/grooved o ARFF Station Rwy8-26: 200 x 60 ft. / 610 x 18 m Elevation: 9 ft. / 2.7 m • • Fitiuta Airport (FAQ) - Manua Distance From city: 1 mile SE of Ofu • • Islands o 34 acre public airport o Rwy 12/30: 3200 x 75 ft. / 975 x 23 m Village, AS Time Zone: UTC -11 Surface: Concrete/grooved • o Elevation: ARFF Station 110 ft. / 34 m o Distance From city: .1 mile SE of Fitiuta Village, AS o Time Zone: UTC -11 o Surface: Concrete/grooved Fitiuta Airport (FAQ) - Manua Islands • 34 acre public airport • o Weight bearing capacity: Rwy 12/30: 3200 x 75 ft. / 975 x 23 m • o ARFF Station Elevation: 110 ft. / 34 m • Distance From city: .1 mile SE of

Fitiuta Village, AS • Time Zone: UTC -11 • Surface: Concrete/grooved • ARFF Station over

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