Association of Pacific Ports

04/17/2026

Our thoughts are with our friends and colleagues in CNMI! Hoping you recover quickly from Sinlaku.

For all our Honolulu contacts, consider visiting Prime Roast Cafe for a fundraising meal!

03/25/2026

New issue of Pacific Ports now available! Don't miss: Industry Insight with our newest Port Member: Kristi McKenney, Port of Oakland -- https://online.flippingbook.com/view/225899566/

12/11/2025

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Monday unanimously appointed Dr. Noel Hacegaba as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Hacegaba, a longtime Port executive currently serving as Chief Operating Officer, succeeds departing CEO Mario Cordero amid an era of significant growth at the nation’s second-busiest seaport. Read more here: https://ow.ly/KsFx50XHcmB

12/10/2025

12/04/2025

Congratulations Fiji Ports!

✨ A Night of Triumph for Fiji Ports! ✨

We’re incredibly proud to share that Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd has been honoured with three major awards at the SPX Awards Night last night:

🏆 Excellence in ESG Coverage
🏆 Excellence in Reporting & Disclosure
🏆 Annual Report of the Year – Unlisted Companies

"At Fiji Ports, the annual report is developed through a structured and collaborative process that brings the entire organisation together. Each department contributes data and insights aligned to our 5-Year Strategic Plan and core themes such as sustainability, resilience, and digital transformation. All content goes through rigorous internal reviews, including ISO-aligned verification, to ensure accuracy and transparency. This process allows us to present a clear and coherent narrative of our operational, financial, and ESG performance for the year".

These achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to transparency, sustainability, and world-class reporting standards. A big vinaka vakalevu to our dedicated team, partners, and stakeholders who continue to support our journey toward a more resilient and responsible future.



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12/04/2025

Congratulations Noel! Your leadership will assure POLB's success well into the future...

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners today announced that at its Dec. 8, 2025 Board meeting, Commissioners will consider the appointment of longtime Port of Long Beach executive Dr. Noel Hacegaba as the Port’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Currently the Port’s Chief Operating Officer, Hacegaba succeeds Mario Cordero, who will step down at year’s end after leading the Port through a period of record cargo growth, major modernization and the global pandemic.

Hacegaba has served in senior management roles at the Port for 15 years, rising to Chief Operating Officer, where he oversees daily operations including commercial services, engineering, finance and administration, planning and environmental affairs, and strategic advocacy. https://ow.ly/FUar50XBEIw

Congratulations Noel!

12/02/2025

PORT NEWS: Port Launches F1 Pier Restoration Project

The Port today formally kicked off the Joint Region Marianas Pier Restoration Project at F1 Pier, the island’s only operational fuel offloading terminal.

In September the Port Authority of Guam was awarded a $4.8 million federal grant under the Department of War’s Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) to fund urgent structural and safety upgrades at F1 Pier, the island’s sole operational fuel import terminal. The total cost of the Joint Region Marianas Pier Infrastructure Restoration Project is $6.9 million, with the DCIP grant covering the majority of the funding.

General Manager Rory J. Respicio said the kickoff reflects the leadership and support of Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, Lieutenant Governor Joshua F. Tenorio, and the Port Authority of Guam Board of Directors, who continue to stand behind the Port Strong team’s efforts to modernize Guam’s strategic seaport.

“With Golf Pier out of service after Typhoon Mawar, F1 Pier now carries the full responsibility for supplying the fuels that keep our island’s civilian and military operating to ensure commerce and national defense missions,” Respicio said.

The F1 Pier project will execute near-term structural and safety upgrades to stabilize the pier, extend its operational life, and maintain critical functionality until long-term replacement funding and construction can be secured.

F1 Pier serves as the primary offloading point for fuels including Jet Fuel, Marine Gas Oil (MGO), High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO), Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). These fuels are essential for the operations of Andersen Air Force Base, Naval Base Guam, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, the Guam Power Authority, the Guam International Airport, and numerous commercial distributors.

The proposed upgrades will eliminate immediate safety hazards, improve operational readiness, and ensure uninterrupted deliveries to both defense and civilian sectors for the next 5–10 years. This critical investment directly supports mission assurance, strategic mobility, and Guam’s energy resilience.

11/24/2025

Planning for the APP 2026 Winter Conference is well underway! Check our agenda: www.PacificPortsConference.com! And a bit thanks to all our sponsors!!!!

11/14/2025

🌊✨ VOTE FOR PORT OF LAUTOKA – OCEANIA’S BEST CRUISE TERMINAL 2025!✨🌊

We’re thrilled to share that Port of Lautoka has been nominated for Oceania’s Best Cruise Terminal 2025! 🛳️🇫🇯

From stunning ocean views to the warm Bula spirit that greets every visitor, Port of Lautoka proudly represents the heart of Fiji’s western coast — where journeys begin and unforgettable memories are made. 💙

📢 Let’s show the world what makes Lautoka truly special!
👉 Cast your vote now and help us bring this award home to Fiji! Voting closes on 16th November 2025.

👉 Vote here: https://worldcruiseawards.com/award/oceania-best-cruise-terminal/2025

11/05/2025