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"K" LINE AMERICA, INC. Peter Bennett Vice President Pacific Coast Operations “K” Line America. Discussion. How does the maritime industry benefit this region? What influences shipping lines to increase or decrease service to this region?
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"K" LINE AMERICA, INC. Peter BennettVice PresidentPacific Coast Operations“K” Line America
Discussion • How does the maritime industry benefit this region? • What influences shipping lines to increase or decrease service to this region? • What makes Washington State different to our neighbors to the north or south? • The “wish list”!
How does the maritime industry benefit this region? • Jobs. • Competitive access to foreign markets. • “Critical mass”.
What influences shipping lines to increase or decrease service to a region? • Cargos • Revenues • Infrastructure • Perceptions
What makes Washington State different to our neighbors to the north or south? • California issues! • The Alaska connection • Rail infrastructure • Cargo imbalances
The “Wish List”! • Cargo, revenues and costs. • State support for “federal” as opposed to “local” regulation options. • Improvement in labor relationships. • Improvement in perceptions.