Page 13 - 2014_ARPOS_Neat

SHIP CALLS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH

It was an extremely busy year for the Port in 2014.
Not only were more ship calls seen than any other
year in 82 years of business, but the Port also moved 4,106,089
the second most cargo tonnage in history. This past
year, 230 ships called at the Port representing a 25 2014
percent increase from the previous record of 182 ships
set in 2012. The Port also moved 4.1 million metric tons
of cargo, indicating an impressive 36 percent increase Bulk/Break-Bulk
from 2013 and a 141 percent increase from 2010. CA Port Tonnages

The Port continues to use its assets in diverse ways. 2,645,484
Currently, 73 percent of Port land is leased and over
700 acres still remain available. One proud achievement
is the Port’s successful e orts attracting conscientious
energy industries such as the DTE biomass fuel facility, 1,636,330
Pacific Ethanol and Community Fuels. These companies
all o er advanced biofuels that not only provide 1,421,798
cleaner energy, but also diversified feedstock supplies. 1,207,531

California is already showing a rebound in the housing
market. The building demand could propel the Port to
exceed its record numbers in coming years as it looks
forward to cement import increases. The Port has the
capacity to accommodate growth commodities
and the experience to facilitate it moving forward.
As population rises and the construction industry 398,660
looks to bounce back, the Port is prepared and 381,764
poised to support additional goods movement jobs 286,518
into the future.

STOCKTON SAN DIEGO REDWOOD CITY HUENEME SAN FRANCISCO HUMBOLDT RICHMOND

MICHAEL TYLER WEST SACRAMENTO
Director of Operations

Operational E ciency 11