Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

Pacific Merchant Shipping Association PMSA is an independent, not-for-profit shipping association that focuses on issues affecting international trade. www.pmsaship.com

Imports down. Exports? Holding up surprisingly well.Q1 2026 containerized export tonnage actually increased at several m...
06/11/2026

Imports down. Exports? Holding up surprisingly well.

Q1 2026 containerized export tonnage actually increased at several major U.S. ports, including LA/Long Beach, Savannah, Norfolk, and Oakland.

Full analysis: https://ow.ly/hSgL50Z7PJj

The 2026 Amazing Women in Maritime campaign featured port executives, terminal directors, harbor pilots, third mates, co...
06/10/2026

The 2026 Amazing Women in Maritime campaign featured port executives, terminal directors, harbor pilots, third mates, communications professionals, and more. Every story different. Every path worth knowing. PMSA's Natasha Villa shares her takeaways from year two and why these women are proof that the future of maritime is in good hands.Full piece: https://ow.ly/cPic50Z7PIa

TEU counts tell one story. Values tell another.Since Liberation Day tariffs took effect, import values at U.S. ports hav...
06/09/2026

TEU counts tell one story. Values tell another.

Since Liberation Day tariffs took effect, import values at U.S. ports have been falling faster than import tonnage, a sign that importers are actively working to reduce what they declare: renegotiating supplier prices, rerouting through lower-tariff countries, and leveraging foreign trade zones to defer duties. We break down the Q1 2026 numbers by tonnage and value across the top 20 U.S. import ports.

Read more: https://ow.ly/XTAj50Z7PHA

Indirect source rules have failed in San Diego, stalled in Southern California, and died in committee — yet they keep co...
06/08/2026

Indirect source rules have failed in San Diego, stalled in Southern California, and died in committee — yet they keep coming back. AB 1777, SB 1075, and a new Bay Area warehouse ISR are all moving through the pipeline right now. PMSA VP Thomas Jelenić makes the case for why California shouldn't hand single-issue agencies the power to override local land use decisions — and why the current framework is already working. Read more about what he has to say here: https://www.pmsaship.com/maritime-insights-blog/my-final-thoughts-on-isrs

05/15/2026

As we continue our celebration of @ Women in Maritime Day, we're proud to spotlight Frances Ohlheiser, Director of Communications at , whose years of experience in port operations have helped pave the way for so many women in maritime.

In her Amazing Women in Maritime video, Fran takes us on a tour of Yusen Terminals and walks us through a day in her life, giving us an inside look at what it takes to keep one of the West Coast's busiest terminals running.

Her story is one of dedication, deep industry knowledge, and the kind of quiet leadership that lifts everyone around it.

If you missed Wednesday's compilation featuring proudest career moments from the women in this campaign, watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gihwMb49

If you missed our conversation with Kristi McKenney from the Port of Oakland, watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g5cgGAbw

If you missed our introduction to all of the incredible women featured in this campaign, watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gFjQApsi

05/13/2026

Our Amazing Women in Maritime campaign continues with a special compilation featuring some of the inspiring women spotlighted throughout this series

In this compilation, some of the incredible women featured throughout the campaign reflect on the moments in their maritime careers that have made them proudest: from career milestones and hard-earned accomplishments to the experiences that continue to inspire them every day.

Their stories are a powerful reminder of the leadership, resilience, and impact women bring to the maritime industry.

A special thank you to all our Amazing Women who shared their stories in this video: Tong Zhu, Theresa Dau-Ngo, Sarah Tong Sangmeister, Tamekia Flack, Dana Henderson, Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., Natasha Villa, Sandra Grujić, MBA, CPA, Laura Germany, Valerie Do Carmo, Thais Howard, and Alexis Coria.

If you missed yesterday’s video featuring Kristi McKenney from , watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g5cgGAbw

If you missed our introduction to all of the women featured in this campaign, watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gFjQApsi

05/12/2026

Making history doesn't happen overnight, but sometimes it starts with one appointment.

We're proud to spotlight Kristi McKenney, Executive Director of the , and the first woman ever appointed to lead it. In her Amazing Women in Maritime video, Kristi takes us through her role, a day in her life at one of the West Coast's most vital ports, and what it meant, personally and professionally, to step into that seat for the first time.

Her story is one of leadership, perseverance, and what's possible when doors that were once closed finally open.

Make sure to watch yesterday's video that introduced you to all the Amazing Women in Maritime: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/portofla-portoflongbeach-nwsa-ugcPost-7459306194164424704-gA86?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACrfUWwBEHFDAhrYfHh4TautR2K7uqoSXb0

Stay tuned for tomorrow's story!

05/12/2026

In honor of Internation Maritime Organization's International Women in Maritime Day and Maritime Month, we're proud to launch our second annual Amazing Women in Maritime campaign.

Over the next 7 days leading to International Women in Maritime Day on May 18th, we'll be sharing stories from women across the maritime industry, what they are most proud of, and what they want the next generation to know.

These women are the industry. And we're here to make sure everyone knows it.

Thank you to our Amazing Women in Maritime: Josefina Khalidy, Jessica Alvarenga Raddi, Kate McGowan, Frances Ohlheiser, Captain Tamara Colette, Meghan Weinman, Valerie Do Carmo, Tong Zhu, Sarah Tong Sangmeister, Laura Germany, Angie Gilbride, Lee Kindberg, Ph.D. GCB.D, Kristi McKenney, Tamekia Flack, Tammy France, Ashley Rico, Asuka Kawakami, Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., Alexis Coria, Dana Henderson, Bridget Brumm, Theresa Dau-Ngo, Natasha Villa, Thais Howard, and Katherine Foster.

Stay tuned!

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