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Kristin Decas, Port of Hueneme CEO and Port DirectorMay 30, 2013, Port of Hueneme CEO and Port Director Kristin Decas received a prominent appointment by the US Transportation Department Secretary Ray LaHood to serve on the National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC) for two years. The NFAC is comprised of 47 voting members from outside the Department of Transportation, 4 members represent ports including Decas.
“She brings and insightful and knowledgeable perspective concerning small ports”, said Port Secretary Jess Herrera. “She understands the significant role small ports play in the national logistics supply chain.”
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The Asahi Shimbun reports: Some observers said Beijing has decided to ease its opposition to the TPP ahead of the June 7-8 summit between President Xi Jinping, above, and U.S. President Barack Obama. China, however, would have a very difficult time obtaining approval to join the negotiations from all 12 parties to the TPP talks, including Japan. TPP negotiations are currently under way, with October set the target date for a basic TPP agreement.China is weighing the pros and cons of possibly joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade arrangement, Chinese media organizations quoted a Commerce Ministry spokesman as saying.
“Beijing has consistently paid close attention to the development of the TPP talks and has been asking different domestic departments and industrial circles how they view the TPP,” Shen Danyang told Chinese reporters on May 30.
Beijing has so far remained cautious about joining the TPP talks for freer trade and investment. But Shen’s remark reflects rising concerns in China that the U.S.-led arrangement, with Beijing left out, could establish trade rules that serve as an instrument to contain China.
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The Port of Tauranga’s share price fell after Ports of Auckland announced that shipping line Maersk would resume its Southern Star service to Auckland, starting from July.
The Southern Star service moved from Auckland to Tauranga at the height of the port’s bitter dispute with the Maritime Union in December, 2011.
In 2011, Maersk said industrial action at Auckland had played a part in its decision to take its business to Tauranga. The port said at the time the service amounted to nearly $20 million in annual revenue.
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