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

04/24/2025

California’s ports have invested billions to reduce emissions and keep goods moving - yet now face new regulations that could drive up costs even further. Combined with steep new federal tariffs, the result is higher prices on everyday essentials like clothing, electronics, and household goods.

Ports aren’t the problem. Let’s stop layering policies that hurt working families and rethink how we protect both the economy and the environment. Read the latest in Natasha Villa's article "How Trump’s Tariffs and California’s Port Mandates Threaten American Households": https://ow.ly/UV2m50VEXg8


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04/23/2025

AQMD’s Rule 2304 is still an ISR, placing costly mandates on ports, slowing operations, and hurting small businesses like Ambrosia. Higher port costs mean higher prices for residents. Hear from John Phan on how this rule impacts his business.

Our ports, supply chains, and workforce are the backbone of the U.S. economy - but they’re at a crossroads. In 2022 alon...
04/22/2025

Our ports, supply chains, and workforce are the backbone of the U.S. economy - but they’re at a crossroads. In 2022 alone, Southern California’s trade and logistics industry supported nearly 2 million jobs and generated $497.6 billion in economic output and $93.3 billion in tax revenues.

The newly released study - Goods on the Move: Trade and Logistics in Southern California - from LAEDC and the Southern California Leadership Council offers a roadmap to protect and grow Southern California’s global trade advantage. Read the report here: https://www.pmsaship.com/maritime-insights-blog/goods-on-the-move-trade-and-logistics-in-southern-california

The Southern California Leadership Council (SCLC), in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), has released a major economic study titled Goods on the Move: Trade and Logistics in Southern California . The report, prepared by LAEDC’s Institute for Ap

In California - where trade supports millions of jobs - the damage from tariff increases is already being felt. PMSA, al...
04/21/2025

In California - where trade supports millions of jobs - the damage from tariff increases is already being felt. PMSA, along with state leaders, business advocates, and logistics partners, support free trade and are encouraged by Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta taking action to protect California's trade jobs, investments, and global competitiveness.

Read the Governor's release here: https://ow.ly/wKBF50VEOIH

04/17/2025

The April West Coast Trade Report is out now—featuring preliminary March TEU volumes, complete February data, and our Number of the Month: $875 million. This edition covers low container dwell times at San Pedro Bay and sharp commentary from Jock O’Connell, Natasha Villa, and Mike Jacob on shipbuilding, tariffs, and the future of American trade. Read it all here: https://ow.ly/mni550VCCU8

04/16/2025

AQMD’s Rule 2304 is still an ISR, placing costly mandates on ports, increasing costs for businesses and residents alike. Wilmington’s economy depends on a strong, efficient port, but this rule threatens local jobs and small businesses.

Hear from Monica Garcia-Diaz, CEO of the Wilmington Chamber, on how this policy impacts the community.

Ports need real investment and collaboration - not regulatory overreach. AQMD’s new proposal of Rule 2304, rebrands the ...
04/09/2025

Ports need real investment and collaboration - not regulatory overreach. AQMD’s new proposal of Rule 2304, rebrands the ISR but retains the same dangerous implications for Southern California’s economy. The April 16 workshop is your chance to speak out. Learn more in Newsletter #11: https://ow.ly/PLhl50Vvcuh

04/08/2025

PMSA is proud to support , introduced by Senator Anna Caballero, which ensures California is ready for the future of maritime decarbonization. Global shipping companies are investing billions in cleaner fuel technologies - California must keep up by building the necessary infrastructure. This bill is key to keeping our ports competitive, sustainable, and job-strong. Read more from PMSA Vice President, Jacqueline Moore: https://www.pmsaship.com/maritime-insights-blog/pmsa-supports-sb298

California’s clean energy future depends on smart policy updates. PMSA proudly supports   to align state regulations wit...
04/01/2025

California’s clean energy future depends on smart policy updates. PMSA proudly supports to align state regulations with global standards, allowing the world’s cleanest ships to call at our ports. Learn how this legislation will drive emissions reductions & sustainability in maritime shipping: https://ow.ly/65bE50Vstbv

California’s clean energy future depends on smart policy updates. PMSA proudly supports   to align state regulations wit...
04/01/2025

California’s clean energy future depends on smart policy updates. PMSA proudly supports to align state regulations with global standards, allowing the world’s cleanest ships to call at our ports. Learn how this legislation will drive emissions reductions & sustainability in maritime shipping: https://ow.ly/gV7O50VnKlN

Women in Maritime History: Starting with just $5 and a rowboat, Thea Foss built an oceangoing tugboat business that rema...
03/28/2025

Women in Maritime History: Starting with just $5 and a rowboat, Thea Foss built an oceangoing tugboat business that remains a thriving part of the maritime industry today. A true entrepreneur, Thea turned a humble investment into a legacy of innovation and success, with her company continuing to use her signature green-and-white colors.
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Could tariffs lead to a major shift in U.S. trade routes? Ports in Canada and Mexico are already handling more of North ...
03/27/2025

Could tariffs lead to a major shift in U.S. trade routes? Ports in Canada and Mexico are already handling more of North America’s transpacific trade. Will this trend continue? Read all about in Jock O'Connell's latest article "Trump Tariffs To Test Resilience of U.S. West Coast Ports" : https://ow.ly/rVb450VnKxO

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