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‘Let’s Talk Port’ to Focus on Security March 24
Port security will take center stage as the "Let's Talk Port" series of community forums continues March 24 at 6:30 p.m. at El Dorado Park, with an evening focused on protection of the Port of Long Beach.
(posted: 3/11/2010)
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Five years of the Green Port Policy – A Port Transformed
The Port of Long Beach's transformation into an environmental leader among seaports worldwide began five years ago this month with approval of the Green Port Policy. The Port had been pursuing environmental programs, but the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners wanted more. It was time to firmly establish the commitment to cleaner, environmentally sustainable operations – to ensure that the Port would pursue both economic vitality and reduce its environmental impact.
(posted: 1/28/2010)
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Former Commissioner John Kashiwabara Dies at 88
Dr. John Kashiwabara, who served on the Port of Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners from 1996 through 2002, has died. He was 88.
Dr. Kashiwabara was a family physician whose active civic involvement included several Long Beach organizations. He was appointed to the Harbor Commission by then Long Beach Mayor Beverly O'Neill. He was credited with helping the Port to attract commercial tenants after the U.S. Navy vacated its local facilities.
"Dr. John, as he was fondly known, was a remarkable man with remarkable qualities," said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Richard D. Steinke.
(posted: 1/20/2010)
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New Look Reflects New Direction
The Port of Long Beach has adopted a new logo, making a bold statement to highlight the Port’s expanded commitment to the environment and community as well as economic vitality through international trade.