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2014 ANNUAL REPORT
PORT OF STOCKTON




NAVIGATING SUCCESS: THE PORT AIMS HIGH

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14 24 13 34 16 1 43



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9 15 38 12 5 16 7




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1 9 10 25 11 14



7 1 26 18
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15 16 10 3 1 YEARS OF
SERVICE



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10 1 4 1 12 8




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33 20 45 1 1 8

STOCKTON'S PORT





The Port of Stockton continues to be an local neighborhoods. Accessibility to rail is critical for
integral part of central California’s economic future by goods movement and the Port has direct access to
contributing more than $5 million annually in taxes to the nation’s two largest freight railroads – Union
help support important city and county services. Great Pacific (UP) and Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF).
strides have been made over the years to help create
more jobs on its docks as well as in manufacturing, The Port is committed to providing quality service and
agriculture and transportation. The generation of superior infrastructure to move goods competitively.
diverse employment at the Port of Stockton (Port) It has strong trade relationships with more than 55
produces much needed opportunities for the public, countries exporting over 2.3 million tons annually
both locally and regionally, all without taxing the of American products and importing more than
citizens of Stockton. In fact, the Port has produced 1.8 million tons of products with an estimated total
approximately $50 million in additional revenue for cargo value of $1.5 billion. With nearly 4,000 acres
San Joaquin County and the City of Stockton in the and over seven million square feet of covered storage
past five years. In total, the Port supports more than area, the Port is the second largest inland port in the
4,500 jobs in the San Joaquin County region, with western United States. It possesses more than 60 miles
annual salaries and benefits totaling over $180 million. of railroad tracks and over 12,000 lineal feet of dock
space. In addition, the Port is home to 131 diverse
The strategic growth and success that the Port has business partners ranging from key distribution
seen in the last decade is highlighted by the Port’s centers to local artists who rent o ce space. The Port
latest prize of becoming the leading bulk/break-bulk also provides highly trained and professional police
port in California. In 2014, the Port handled nearly protection services to its customers around the clock.
4.1 million metric tons in waterborne tonnage to reach
their latest achievement. Another major factor in the Lastly, the Port takes great pride in environmental
Port’s success to date is its central and convenient stewardship as well as community based education
location having direct access to international and and enhancement. As such, the Port has invested
trans-continental transportation systems. considerable amounts of time and money into
environmental initiatives setting an example for
The Port resides along the San Joaquin Delta roughly conducting business in a responsible and sustainable
75 nautical miles from the San Francisco Bay and manner. The Port’s Delta Environmental Enhancement
stakes its claim right at the heart of multiple Program focuses on implementing projects related to
transportation corridors resulting in an easy transition air quality, water quality, wildlife preservation and
from the Port to the end user. Adjacent to Interstate 5 community engagement. Overall, the Port is dedicated
and State Route 99, the Port will soon gain direct to e cient and environmentally sustainable goods
access to both major freeways through the completion movement. The hard-working and innovative
of the State Route 4 Crosstown Freeway Ramp professionals who work for the Port are always looking
Extension Project. The extension will allow truck tra c for solutions where others may see roadblocks.
direct access to the Port without traveling through

Navigating Success 01

THE COMMISSIONERS AND PORT DIRECTOR

BACK ROW: VICE CHAIR GARY CHRISTOPHERSON, COMMISSIONER SYLVESTER AGUILAR,
COMMISSIONER STEPHEN GRIFFEN, COMMISSIONER MICHAEL PATRICK DUFFY
FRONT ROW: COMMISSIONER R. JAY ALLEN, CHAIR VICTOR MOW,
COMMISSIONER ELIZABETH BLANCHARD, PORT DIRECTOR RICHARD ASCHIERIS

NAVIGATING SUCCESS






Navigating Success: The Port Aims High These records in ship calls, tonnage handled and
On any given day at the Port of Stockton, ships are import/export ratios are a result of the Port’s long-
being loaded with molasses to Argentina, cottonseed term investment in improving infrastructure, which has
to Australia, or ships are being unloaded carrying greatly helped to increase the flow of goods across the
steel from Japan, fertilizer from Norway, gypsum docks in 2014. For example, in the past five years, the
from Mexico, or rebar from Peru, which are just some Port has made significant investments in dredging its
of more than 55 countries with businesses using our docks so ships can be fully loaded and operate more
facilities. Cargo is also being received from businesses e ciently. Also, the Port’s investment to expand rail
located as close as Stockton or located in Colorado, facilities has allowed goods to move to and from its
Utah, Wisconsin, Nevada, Oregon, or Arizona, as the facility more e ciently, as nearly 44,000 rail cars
Port provides facilities for a variety of businesses provided a significant link between ships and local,
throughout the nation. Today, you will also find many regional, and national customers – representing a 30
infrastructure improvements that are currently under percent increase over the previous year and again an
construction to prepare for future growth, while more all-time record.
than a hundred businesses and thousands of people
are working supporting the local economy every day. The Port’s leasing activity was also strong in 2014, with
The Port of Stockton is indeed a busy, growing place. revenue increasing by more than nine percent. During
this past year, the Port was successful in negotiating a
This variety of activity has resulted in 2014 being yet lease with Union Pacific Railroad, which is constructing
another year of strong growth in many sectors at the a major rail welding facility. When completed, this
Port. This past year, the number of ships calling on facility will produce single segments of rail exceeding
the Port was 230 vessels – the highest number of the length of three football fields – the longest
ships in a year in its 82-year history. This represents a manufactured in the world, providing safer and more
25 percent increase from the previous record of 182 e cient rail activity throughout Union Pacific’s entire
ships set in 2012. The Port also handled more than western United States system. This facility will provide
4.1 million metric tons of cargo in 2014, the highest more than 100 permanent, construction and indirect
level in 10 years and a 36 percent increase over the jobs to Stockton and the greater San Joaquin County
previous year. The value of this tonnage increased region. To serve this facility, Union Pacific Railroad has
to an estimated $1.5 billion, with exports of American built a specialized ship for the project, which will
products exceeding imports for only the second time import rail segments from Japan. This ship, the M/V
in the Port’s history. This activity has led to revenue Pacific Spike, made its maiden voyage to the Port in
increasing to $54 million in 2014 – another all-time December 2014. (continued on page 5)
record and more than 300 jobs added in just a
single year.






Navigating Success 03



NAVIGATING SUCCESS (CONT.)






Another significant lease was with DTE Stockton, LLC, Delta Region. In three of the boxes, cameras were
which completed a $200 million conversion of an installed and live video of nesting owls can be found
obsolete power plant to a 45 megawatt biomass on the Port’s website at www.portofstockton.com and
facility and began energy production in early 2014. on the Port’s Facebook page. In February 2014 alone,
The plant is now one of the cleanest power plants in more than 40,000 viewers shared the experience in
North America, providing an alternative to open-field real-time and saw several owlets hatch, grow and then
burning to the agricultural industry. It is also providing literally ‘fly the coop.’
35 high-quality jobs and another 100 indirect jobs for
Stockton and the San Joaquin County region. In summary, in 2014, the Port has experienced the
most success in its 82-year history. E orts to invest
Also in 2014, the Port made significant e orts to in infrastructure, diversify customer base, secure
increase public understanding of the vital role it long-term shipping and leasing activity as well as
plays in the local community and region. To help provide services quickly to customers needing to
achieve this goal, the Port initiated free public boat respond to changing market conditions, have made
tours during the summer months providing a unique the Port a very important part of the local, regional
perspective and a glimpse into its local working and national economy. This has been accomplished
waterfront. Even after increasing the schedule and without taxing the citizens of Stockton or San Joaquin
providing a total of 30 tours, reservations sold out County while the Port competes with many ports that
quickly. The Port also expanded its successful Owl actually tax their citizens.
Nest Box Program to 20 boxes, providing an
opportunity to educate the community of the Thank you for your interest in the Port of Stockton.
Port’s e orts to support an environmentally safe We hope you enjoy the 2014 Annual Report
rodent control and levee protection for the Greater Navigating Success: The Port Aims High.









VICTOR MOW GARY CHRISTOPHERSON SYLVESTER AGUILAR R. JAY ALLEN
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Commissioner Commissioner





ELIZABETH BLANCHARD MICHAEL DUFFY STEPHEN GRIFFEN RICHARD ASCHIERIS
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Port Director





Navigating Success 05



A DEDICATED TEAM



RICHARD ASCHIERIS
Port Director

EXECUTIVE STEVE ESCOBAR MARK TOLLINI
Yvonne Ishimoto Deputy Port Director Senior Deputy Port Director
Assistant to the Director/ Real Estate & Port Development, Trade and Operations
Secretary to the Board West Complex Electrical Utility,
Barbara Snyder Foreign Trade Zone OPERATIONS PORT POLICE
Mike Tyler George Lerner
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Director of Operations Director of Homeland Security
Dianna Baker & CONSTRUCTION Chris Mountjoy Steve Nichols
Director of Finance Steve Cookerly Operations Manager Lieutenant
Michelle Bowling Superintendent Je Vine Mike Archibeque
Controller Ricardo Navarro Superintendent/Safety O cer Noel Aviles
Jeannine Anchartechahar Superintendent Bodie Gonsales Lillian Craig
Esmeralda Correa Scott Ballard Assistant Superintendent Suzanne Craig
Kristy Emerson Bob Belmont Randy Jerwa Fritz Encluna
Lesli Gritts Greg Burcham Assistant Superintendent Misty Escobar
Maria Perez Mike Elrod Jason Katindoy Kraig Higashi
Ricardo Toledo David Gentry Assistant Superintendent Bill Hutton
Michele Zepeda Eduardo Gomez Mike Miller Timothy Ivey
Assistant Superintendent
Jazoé Green
ENVIRONMENTAL, Dean Harr Jill McAuli e Rick LeChuga
GOVERNMENT & Randall Hawley Maritime Accounts Manager Jim May
PUBLIC AFFAIRS Kazuo Higashi Jose Armenta Curtiss McConnell
Je Wingfield Rebecca Barron Jim Mitchell
Director of Environmental, Gary Johnston Daniel Bautista Tyler Moua
Government and Public A airs Joe Luke Joseph Castro Kerry Nicholas
Jason Cashman Dale Matson Linda Christison Monique Sanchez
Environmental Manager Bob Myers Lacy Edwards
Rita Koehnen Russ Nicholas Arturo Gamboa Robert Sanguinetti
Victoria Lucero Eric Osterlie Cecilio Gomez Allen Standley
Melissa Whitener Alex Perez Michael Lopez Darrel Wade
Wally Wallick*
HR/ADMINISTRATIVE Charles Piggee Larry Lockmiller
Katie Miller Pete Ramirez Alfredo Maya GRANTS
Human Resources Manager Steve Trindade Everardo Mendoza ADMINISTRATION
Judy Baumann Joe Vetter Raul Montanez Steve Larson
Fernando Galicia David Zendejas Sam Montanez PROJECTS & CONTRACT
Renee Ramirez PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Kyle Moutray ADMINISTRATION
Melanie Rodriguez Debbie Calli Zachary Tyler Juan Villanueva
Properties Manager INFORMATION Projects & Contract
Elise Hermesky TECHNOLOGY Administration Manager
Janice Dias
FIRE PREVENTION Jim Cooper
Phil Simon Tim Deerinck
Fire Marshal

Navigating Success * 2014 Employee of the Year 07

NAVIGATING SUCCESS
1 Stockton’s Port

3 Navigating Success
7 A Dedicated Team

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

9 Shipping Advances in 2014
11 Ship Calls at an All-Time High

13 New Rail Facility at the Port
15 Improving Connections

16 Inside Our Commodities
19 Trading Partners

20 Business Partners
23 Port Statistics & Revenue

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

25 Restoring Antioch Dunes
27 Environmental Sustainability

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
29 Free Public Boat Tours a Success

29 Port Continues to be Green

29 Port Hosts State of the City
29 A Neighborhood Gem

IN THE NEWS

30 In The News

PORT RECOGNITION
32 Awards
32 Special Visits

SHIPPING ADVANCES IN 2014






The year 2014 proved to be exceptional for shipping at and domestic applications since that time. With
the Port. With 230 vessel calls in 12 months, the Port worldwide demand for bulk coal estimated over three
exceeded its total for a single year in its 82-year billion tons over the next five years, the Port is poised
history. The increase in vessel tra c is a combination to participate in providing just a small amount of the
of factors beginning with the recovery of the global global demand. Bulk sulfur, calcined clay, petroleum
recession, which has triggered a demand for increased coke, beet pellets, hay cubes, bulk nitrogen products,
construction materials across the United States. Most iron ore and many other commodities have been
notably is a marked increase in steel products used in exported to more than 55 countries through the Port
heavy construction projects. Products such as steel since 1952. Overall, the Port has experienced an
beams and pipe in large and small diameter, rebar, increase in tonnage to more than four million tons —
tubing, channel and coils of finished and unfinished the highest level in 10 years.
banded steel are all required materials, leading the
way as new construction projects continue to rise. The Port’s core business model is to support local and
regional agriculture. To complement this, imports of
A resumption of imports of bulk cement is on the nitrogen products used as fertilizer has continued to
horizon and in December 2014, the Port received grow. The Port provides logistical services to more
its first import vessel in more than five years. The than 90 percent of farms situated in the greater San
combination of these materials clearly indicates the Joaquin Valley as well as portions of Kern County. As
economy is on the rebound and is expected to commodities movement continues to rise at the Port,
continue moving forward. New products such as bulk maintaining and improving upon exiting transport
barite used in drilling operations, bagged urea as a facilities is crucial. Recent improvements in railroad
nitrogen source for crop production, as well as bulk capacity pushed over 90,000 rail car moves in 2014.
gypsum for fertilizer and soil conditioning are adding This improved rail capability will provide future growth
to the Port’s commodity mix with significant benefit. opportunities as the Port continues to develop
On project cargo opportunities, Tesla Motors imported business on the West Complex. Overall, the Port is
a complete vehicle assembly line from Italy for delivery strategically aligned to continue its shipping successes
to their assembly plant in Fremont, California through well into the future. The Port is “running on all
the Port. cylinders” and shipping operations should continue
their upward rise well into 2015 and beyond.
On the export front, the Port celebrated a milestone
in 2014 by hitting its two millionth ton of bagged rice.
In addition, increases in low-sulfur coal tonnage that
passed through the Port also surged during 2014. The
Port exported its first cargo of bulk coal in 1981 and MARK C. TOLLINI
has continually handled bulk coal in both international Senior Deputy Port Director




Operational E ciency 09



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



NEW RAIL FACILITY AT THE PORT






In 2014, the Port’s Board of Commissioners approved with a 92-foot beam and a dead weight of 30,000
a 50-year lease with Union Pacific Railroad for a new tons, and designed to carry rails at their original 480-
rail welding facility. This $18 million facility will be foot length. Since the longer continuous rail lengths
completed in spring 2015 and occupy 38 acres on have minimal joints, they provide the railroad with
the western end of the Port’s West Complex. Once easier maintenance, better e ciency and increased
developed, it will consist of a 90,000 square foot rail safety over shorter traditional rail. In the past, railroads
storage structure with a 200-foot span overhead were made of 80-foot long rail segments secured
crane, an 18,000 square foot welding and inspection together with steel bars bolted onto the ends of
building and 17,000 feet of new rail. The project will adjoining rails. These recurrent breaks cause the
generate approximately $2 million a year in revenue “clickety-clack” sound that is common with most
for the Port, including maritime service fees, land of today’s train travel. Continuous ribbon rail is more
lease rents and electric utility charges. secure, requires less maintenance and decreases the
chance of derailment.
The manufacturing process is fascinating, the facility
will allow Union Pacific to bring steel rail by ship from Port o cials welcomed the inaugural arrival of the
Japan to the Port in 480-foot lengths, equaling Pacific Spike on December 10, 2014, and are pleased
120,000 tons or five to seven ships per year. Rail is with the new line of business. With the incorporation
transported from the dock by rail car to the storage of the facility, the Port is currently the only port in the
structure equipped with an overhead crane system for world receiving 480-foot rail. Additionally, as is true
loading and unloading of rail cars. Rails then move to of all new Port businesses, the facility has the potential
the facility where three 480-foot segments are welded to provide additional benefits to the greater Stockton
to create one 1,440-foot rail length and later shipped community by way of job generation. The Union
to various project sites across the west and mid- Pacific facility will create up to 10 permanent jobs
western United States. The quarter-mile rail segments at an average annual salary of $50,000 and help
are then welded on-site into continuous “ribbon rail” generate another 30 indirect jobs and 75 temporary
for new and replacement Union Pacific rail projects. construction jobs for the region.
The facility will provide a more cost e ective means
for the processing of steel rail.


Specifically for this project, the Sumitomo Corporation
constructed the world’s first long-rail transport ship,
the M/V Pacific Spike. This custom-built ship will
shuttle back and forth across the Pacific Ocean, STEVE ESCOBAR
carrying rail from Japan. The ship is 623 feet long Deputy Port Director






Operational E ciency 13



IMPROVING CONNECTIONS






The State Route 4 Crosstown Freeway Ramp Stage 2 will construct Navy Drive’s widening and stage
Extension Project broke ground this year and the Port 3 will remove the ramps on Fresno Avenue and make
and surrounding neighborhoods will gain new and improvements to Tillie Lewis Drive and the signals at
improved accessibility. In 2017, the San Joaquin Charter Way.
Council of Governments along with Caltrans and their
partner agencies, the City of Stockton and County of The work conducted to date has run smoothly
San Joaquin, will collectively deliver the $140.4 million including pile and column installation for the
project to the region. This critical highway project is viaduct structure, which will continue through early
just one of many freeway and interstate projects that 2015. The work on the piles and columns will prepare
aim to improve mobility throughout the Central Valley. Caltrans for installation of the “super" girders that will
be used for the elevated bridge structure.
The project will improve the connection between
Interstate 5, the Crosstown Freeway, the Port and the Location plays a critical role in the success of the Port
adjacent industrial areas around the Port. The project of Stockton. This extension project, along with the
will pull the existing truck tra c that currently serves other infrastructure improvements being implemented
the Port and local industrial areas o neighborhood on the surrounding freeways will aid in the Port’s
roads in the nearby Boggs Tract community. The ability to attract and sustain new and existing
Crosstown Freeway will be extended west over businesses. Having direct access from major freeways
Fresno Avenue to Navy Drive on twin viaduct to the Port via the Crosstown extension will ensure
structures. The project will also include converting continued e ciency in the movement of goods and
Navy Drive to a four-lane facility with auxiliary lanes commodities within the region. To keep up with the
and a partial interchange. latest on this important project as well as other critical
highway improvements happening in the region, visit
Construction kicked o in July 2014, and is slated for the new SJ Highway Matters Facebook page at:
completion by the end of 2016. However, e orts made facebook.com/SJHighwayMatters.
by both Caltrans and the construction contractor to
get utilities moved may allow for the project to be
completed earlier. In order to minimize impacts and
maintain tra c movement for local and regional
travelers and keep neighbors like the Port in business,
construction is being completed in three stages.
Stage 1 consists of constructing the bridge extension JUAN VILLANUEVA
over the BNSF railway and the ramp terminal. Projects and Contracts Administration Manager/DBELO








Operational E ciency 15

A LOOK INSIDE OUR
IMPORTED & EXPORTED
COMMODITIES


ANHYDROUS BAGGED BAGGED BARITE
AMMONIA FERTILIZER 20 14 | TWENTY FOURTEEN RICE




2014
828,836 78,242 577,005 185,444
2013
2012 METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS
2011 IMPORTED IMPORTED EXPORTED IMPORTED
SINCE 2010 SINCE 2010 SINCE 2010 SINCE 2011
2010 34%

Anhydrous ammonia is Bagged fertilizer is used The Port has exported a The Port imports barite
primarily used as fertilizer by the Central Valley total of two million metric from China. Barite is used
for apples and pears in agricultural industry. tons of bagged rice from as a weighting agent in
the greater Stockton It is imported from four northern California to drilling muds. The oil and
region. It is imported from di erent countries: Japan over the last 14 gas industry is the
Trinidad to CALAMCO, a Norway, Netherlands, years. This year, the Port primary user of barite
Stockton based company China, and Chile. In 2014, saw an increased tonnage worldwide. This is a
that manufactures and the Port saw an increase of 10,303 metric tons for growth industry, as global
sells the product. of 7,491 metric tons more this commodity from the demand for oil and
than the previous year. previous year. natural gas increases.
145,295 23,147 70,289 33,000




BULK RICE BULK SULFUR COTTONSEED FOOD GRADE OIL GYPSUM LIQUID
FERTILIZER





110,861 1,117,562 477,144 217,568 120,905 2,182,481
METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS
IMPORTED EXPORTED IMPORTED IMPORTED IMPORTED IMPORTED
SINCE 2012 SINCE 2010 SINCE 2011 SINCE 2010 IN 2014 SINCE 2010


Bulk rice is imported to Bulk sulfur, which is used With the advancement of Food grade oil is a fairly Gypsum is a new Liquid fertilizer comes
the Port from Australia. as fertilizer, has been a technology, cottonseed new commodity for the commodity for the Port into the Port from
This commodity is used mainstay since 1977. Each has flourished in new Port. It is imported from that began importing Trinidad, Norway and
in the agricultural year, this fundamental markets for animal feed Malaysia and the from Mexico in 2014. Germany. Imports for
industry to make animal commodity contributes products. Imported from Philippines and processed Comprised of calcium this commodity remain
feed. Throughout 2014, over 200,000 metric tons Australia, this essential by Wilmar Inc. In 2014, its sulfate, a universal soil strong, despite drought
the Port saw an increase for the Port. Bulk sulfur is commodity travels first full year of importing, amendment, gypsum is conditions, because of
in import tonnage in the exported from the Port to through and is stored food grade oil tonnage a key ingredient for soil its rapid e ects and
amount of 19,411 metric China, New Caledonia inside the Port’s grain successfully doubled maintenance and easier coverage.
tons for bulk rice. and Brazil. elevator. from the previous year. sustainability.
46,848 200,166 133,139 92,570 120,905 422,100



Operational E ciency

A LOOK INSIDE OUR
IMPORTED & EXPORTED
COMMODITIES


BULK LOW SULFUR BULK
BEET PELLETS
CEMENT/SLAG 20 14 | TWENTY FOURTEEN COAL FERTILIZER




423,408 670,255 2,667,138 1,048,562
METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS
EXPORTED IMPORTED EXPORTED IMPORTED
SINCE 2011 SINCE 2010 SINCE 2011 SINCE 2010


Beet pellets are made Cement is imported from Low sulfur coal is used The Port provides the
from leftover sugar beet Japan in the form of slag. for power generation and gateway that supports
pulp and used in animal The demand for this is exported from the Port 90% of the chemical
feed. They are exported product is on the rise to Mexico, China, Chile, fertilizer used by the
from the Port to Japan. with new construction Guatemala and Hawaii. agricultural industry in
During 2014, this product and the recovering In 2014, the Port saw a the Central Valley. Bulk
almost doubled from the economy. In fact, during significant increase in fertilizer is imported from
previous year with an 2014, the Port saw an exports for this Norway, Malaysia, China,
increase of 83,068 increase of 38,311 metric commodity. Netherlands, Indonesia
metric tons. tons for this commodity. and Chile.
179,068 114,311 1,742,330 198,301




MOLASSES PADDY RICE PROJECT STEEL TIRE CHIPS TOTALS
CARGO PRODUCTS


THE PORT IMPORTED

1,293,088 226,559 36,335 426,011 21,057 1,800,541
METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS METRIC TONS
IMPORTED EXPORTED IMPORTED IMPORTED EXPORTED METRIC TONS OF TRADE IN 2014
SINCE 2010 SINCE 2010 SINCE 2010 SINCE 2010 SINCE 2013
26%
THE PORT EXPORTED
Molasses has been a long Paddy rice is rice in its Project cargo imports The Port imports steel Tire chips are used as
term commodity for the raw form that has not increased by 3,149 metric from the countries of fuel. They can produce 2,305,548
Port. It is imported to yet been bleached or tons in 2014. This year, the China, Japan, Korea, the same amount of
Westway Feed Products processed. The Port Port imported project Taiwan, Netherlands, energy as oil and 25%
from Australia, Taiwan, exports this commodity cargo from Italy for the Peru and Belgium. more than coal. The Port METRIC TONS OF TRADE IN 2014
Nicaragua, Argentina, to Turkey. In 2014, the Tesla Motors facility in During 2014, steel exports this commodity
Vietnam, El Salvador, Port saw an increase for Fremont, Ca. The Port also imports dramatically to Japan. An increase of
Hawaii, Philippines, paddy rice of nearly imported project cargo increased by 90,067 5,815 metric tons was
Columbia, Honduras 34,000 metric tons. from the Netherlands. metric tons due to the seen by the Port in 2014. 4,106,089
and Ecuador. recovery of the economy.
280,477 100,259 3,396 187,052 13,436 METRIC TONS OF TRADE IN 2014



17



TRADE PARTNERS


The Port continues to maintain strong trade relationships with over 55 countries. Nearly
4.1 million metric tons of cargo crossed the Port’s docks, estimating a total cargo value of
$1.5 billion. The Port’s strong foundation as well as the dynamic and competitive role it plays
in goods movement has led to it becoming the #1 bulk/break-bulk port in California.


North America: USA, Mexico, Guatemala, South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile,
El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Trinidad

Asia: China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Europe: Netherlands, Norway, Belgium,
Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Germany, Turkey, Italy
Taiwan, Vietnam
Australia: New Caledonia





Operational E ciency PORT OF STOCKTON 19

BUSINESS PARTNERS






A D L
Academy of Truck Driving D.B. Western LDA Partners, LLP
ACX Pacific Northwest Inc. Delroy's Deli Lovotti Air
ADA Scales, Inc. Delta Yacht Club Lowe's HIW
Ah-Tye, Denny Dement Farms M
Alfalfa Supply Inc. Dement, Rod M & L Commodities
All Fire Protection Service, Inc. Department of Water Resources Mac Specialties
Allen, Pitner, Quirino & Landry Door Fabrication Services, Inc. Martin Operating Partnership
American Biodiesel Inc. DR Pipeline, Inc. MDI, Inc.
American Containers, Inc. DTE Stockton, LLC MetroPCS California/Florida Inc.
American River Ag, Inc. E Metropolitan Stevedore
Anderson, Jennifer & Ricky Education Across Africa, Inc. MT Railcars, Inc.
B Endicott Biofuels II, LLC My Power Books
Bazaz, Gurmeet S. Enterprise Communications N
Best Logistics, Inc. - East F N.C. Catering
BlueLinx Corp. Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. North American Composites
Buckeye Terminals, LLC Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Distr. Nor Cal College of Construction
C French Oils, LLC O
C Trans, Inc. G Onions Etc.
Calaveras Cement Company Gilton Resources Online Logistics
California Agri Inspection Co., Ltd. Giovannoni Farms P
California Ammonia Co. Global Logistics Consulting Pacific Ethanol
California Portland Cement GPT Properties Trust Pelton-Shepherd Industries
Capital Feed Green Man Materials Penberthy, Norman
Carry Transit - East Grogan, Edward Pereira Studios
Carry Transit - West H Pitbull Truck Lines, Inc.
Catch All Baseball H.J. Baker & Bros., Inc. PUENTES
CEC - Hard Hat Grilling Haas Graphics Q
Cellar, Raymond & Patricia Hammer Head Protection, Inc. Quality O ce Liquidations
Cencal Recycling, LLC Hendrix Forklift Service R
Central California Railcar Repair Hickinbotham, West & Amy Ramsey Express
Central California Traction Co. Holt Repair & Manufacturing Inc. Rarin Federal Credit Union
Central Valley Container Yard, LLC I Recology Stockton
Chemstation of Northern California Integrated Biometric Technology, LLC Revel, Cynthia
Child Abuse Prevention Council Intsel Steel West-California, LLC Rice Terminals
City of Stockton J Riverside Cement Company/TXI
Clearwire, LLC Jafa, Inc. Ross Island Sand & Gravel
Club Stockton Volleyball Junior Aid of Stockton Royal White Cement, Inc.
Comgen Construction Inc. K RubyNova, Inc.
Custom Spraying Karl Ross Post Russell, Sandee
Keep on Trucking RWL Investments, Inc.
Kloeckner Metals, US
Kustom Materials Laminators, Corp.



Operational E ciency

L S
LDA Partners, LLP San Joaquin County Sheri
Lovotti Air SFPP, L.P.
Lowe's HIW Sheedy Drayage Co.
M Soli-Bond
M & L Commodities SSA Marine, Inc.
Mac Specialties ST Services/NuStar Energy
Martin Operating Partnership Stockton Civic Theatre
MDI, Inc. Stockton Police Department
MetroPCS California/Florida Inc. Stockton Police O cers Association
Metropolitan Stevedore Stockton Professional Firefighters
MT Railcars, Inc. T
My Power Books Tamarii Matairea
N Targa Terminals, LLC
N.C. Catering TBM Sand & Storage Logistics, LLC
North American Composites Tesoro Logistics Operation
Nor Cal College of Construction T-Mobile West, LLC
O Tradco, Inc.
Onions Etc. Trans-Hold, Inc.
Online Logistics Transload Solutions LLC
P Transmarine Navigation
Pacific Ethanol Turner Photography
Pelton-Shepherd Industries U
Penberthy, Norman Union Pacific Railroad Company
Pereira Studios University of the Pacific
Pitbull Truck Lines, Inc. V
PUENTES VicNRG, LLC
Q Victory Blue, LLC
Quality O ce Liquidations W
R Weber Point Yacht Club
Ramsey Express Westway Terminal
Rarin Federal Credit Union Westway Trading Corporation
Recology Stockton Wilmar Oils & Fats, Inc.
Revel, Cynthia Y
Rice Terminals Yara North America, Inc. - East
Riverside Cement Company/TXI Yara North America, Inc. - West
Ross Island Sand & Gravel
Royal White Cement, Inc.
RubyNova, Inc.
RWL Investments, Inc.








21 19



PORT STATISTICS & REVENUE










Property Management
$22,597,226
Dry Bulk Cargo
$13,288,974
Property Leasing
& Cargo Types General Cargo
$9,366,030
Total Revenue: $53,988,521
Liquid Bulk Cargo
$4,345,233

Other
$4,391,058









Terminal
$25,184,767

Property Management
$22,597,226

Grant Revenue
Revenue Centers $3,950,502
Total Revenue: $53,988,521
Warehouse
$1,815,471
Other
$411,457

Interest
$29,098




Operational E ciency 23



RESTORING ANTIOCH DUNES






The Port’s commitment to improving the environment success of the project in its first year, the three
extends into each program that is implemented on a agencies held a special dedication ceremony in
daily basis. High on the list of initiatives is a proactive September 2014 at the Antioch Dunes National
e ort to protect the region’s waterways and air quality Wildlife Refuge. Attendees were able to view the
coupled with continued educational opportunities for kiosk, listen to guest speakers from the partner
business partners and the general public. The Antioch agencies, watch an educational video and most
Dunes Restoration Project is just one significant importantly, take a walking tour along the Antioch
example of the Port’s Delta Environmental Dunes National Wildlife Refuge to witness first hand
Enhancement Program. Since 2012, the Port, in the location of such delicate and rare species.
collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), have The Port has made great strides that provide many
partnered to place over 40,000 yards of sand at benefits with the dredge material reuse program.
the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge. After In past years, excavated sand was placed on Sherman
placement, the sand forms into natural dunes that Island or used for levee restoration to improve stability
serve as the necessary habitat for three endangered along the Delta. Moving forward, the Port will continue
species: Lange's Metalmark butterfly, Antioch Dunes to search for the best and most environmentally-
evening primrose and Contra Costa wallflower. The friendly places to deposit the sand removed each
refuge and surrounding lands are all that remain of year from the Stockton Deep Water shipping channel.
a nine-kilometer stretch of sand dunes. The goal for 2015 is to place additional sand at the
Antioch site beginning in August and continue this
“The Corps is responsible for keeping the shipping restoration each year for the next decade. The creative
channels at their authorized depths by dredging on project is a successful accomplishment for all agencies
an annual basis and the Port is responsible for locating involved and allows each of them to meet their
placement sites for dredged material,” said Gary individual goals and objectives, not to mention
Kamei, project manager for the Corps. “To their credit, keeping three natural and beautiful species from
the Port of Stockton coordinated with the U.S. Fish becoming extinct.
and Wildlife Service for the sand placement – it was
their idea.”


In an e ort to enhance the refuge site further and
continue to engage the public, the Port commissioned
a permanent informational kiosk that provides great JEFF WINGFIELD
detail on the restoration project as well as the history Director of Environmental, Government
of the dunes and surrounding area. To celebrate the & Public A airs






Environmental Stewardship 25



ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY






Owl Nest Box Program Grows at the Port: E ciency at the Port’s West Complex:
Each year the Port continues improving its successful Attracting diverse business to the Port has been
Owl Nest Box Program and in 2014 technology successful since Rough and Ready Island was
enhancements took it to the next level. During the obtained from the Navy in 2000. Over the past
summer, internal video cameras were upgraded and decade, through a collaborative e ort between the
hard-wired for higher quality pictures and increased Port and the resource agencies, the Port was
reliability. Cameras were equipped with infrared vision successful in obtaining approvals to dredge berths
for night viewing when owls are most active. Older owl on Rough and Ready Island (West Complex) to
boxes were replaced and five new ones were added, restore their historical depths. In 2014, the Port saw
totaling 20 boxes across Port property. Exterior two additional berths (Docks 19 and 20) acquire full
cameras were also added for extended views of life capacity and the remaining three (Docks 16, 17, and 18)
outside the nest boxes. As breeding progresses, will be dredged to allow full berthing capabilities
outside nest activity such as test flights and hunting during 2015. This change will significantly increase
will increase and the external cameras will capture the Port's goods movement e ciency at the West
each element to showcase fascinating insights into Complex. To maintain operations at the Port, seasonal
the world of barn owls. dredging is required to preserve operational depth at
-35 feet MLLW (mean lower low water).
Nest boxes provided 75 owlets and their parents
sanctuary during 2014. This amazing journey was This important dredging project enhances safety
witnessed online by thousands of people of all ages and e ciency allowing deep draft vessels to be
throughout the region. Visitors shared the experience spaced throughout all seven docks. On occasion,
in real-time and, in February alone, more than 40,000 use of unoccupied berths are required to temporarily
viewers saw the owlets hatch. The Port received hold ships due to schedule delays like bad weather
thousands of enthusiastic comments, social media or on-shore events. Adequate berth space availability
messages and shared posts, especially when a allows flexibility in movement, safety and e ciency
mother and father owl brought meals back to the at the Port. Dredging also helps reduce congestion,
nest to be shared. potential vessel conflicts and navigational delays
within the Stockton Deep Water Ship Channel,
Nesting begins in winter and eggs usually start which in turn lowers vessel emissions contributing
hatching in February and March. Barn owls – which to environmental improvements. E ective annual
help protect levees from damage by rodents – mate dredging allows the Port to maintain e cient
for life and return yearly to the same nests to rear their operations, revenues and key shipping relationships
owlets. To watch their return, visit the owl cam button that ends up creating opportunities to focus on job
on the Port’s website. generation, economic vitality and environmental
initiatives benefiting the entire region.




Environmental Stewardship 27



COMMUNITY COMMITMENT






Free Public Boat Tours a Success: For the Port Continues to Live Green: The Port was once
second consecutive summer, the Port o ered 30 free again the lead sponsor of the Stockton Thunder “Easy
public boat tours. Tours were again highly anticipated Being Green” games against the Utah Grizzlies on
and reservations were filled quickly. Everyone from March 14 and 15, 2014. The sixth annual event was
retirees to congressmen to school children to toddlers organized by the local ECHL ice hockey team in an
enjoyed the two-hour ride o ered every week between e ort to showcase eco-friendly initiatives in the
July and September 2014. More than 1,800 people Central Valley. The fun-filled weekend featured a
climbed aboard to learn about the Port and get a “Green Fair” at the games, which included various
firsthand look at the dynamics of world trade. “Over local environmentally friendly organizations on-site to
$1.5 billion of cargo crosses our docks yearly and the discuss an array of environmental issues and the latest
tours allow the public to see port operations from the ways to be “green.” This great event provided the Port
water. We have a rich history and play a key role in the an opportunity to educate the community about its
economic vitality for Stockton and San Joaquin environmental initiatives and the vital role it plays in
County,” said Port Director Richard Aschieris. protecting the Delta as well as the importance of
sustainable business practices.
Port Hosts 16th Annual State of the City:
For the ninth consecutive year, the Port welcomed A Neighborhood Gem: Located on five acres of
over 1,000 community members from the greater Port-donated land is a neighborhood gem called the
Stockton area to the 16th Annual State of the City Boggs Tract Community Farm. The urban farm’s
luncheon. The event, which is co-sponsored by the development promotes the empowerment of people
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, the City of to grow and utilize their own food resources. The Port
Stockton and the Port, was held on May 22, 2014 at also donated composting material in the form of water
the Port’s Shed 20. hyacinth that was cleared from the shipping channel
this year.
The high-profile event allows the City to showcase its
economic, educational and cultural development as Future plans for the farm include a farmers’ market to
well as plans for upcoming projects. It also provides generate revenue, which would ultimately go toward
the Port a great opportunity to provide a rare glimpse creating other urban farms throughout San Joaquin
of the Port to their neighbors and the greater Stockton County. By following a rigorous business plan
community. Over 45 community organizations set-up developed by MBA students from the University of
display booths to provide attendees with useful the Pacific, the farm will eventually generate enough
information about various local and state programs. income to become financially self-sustaining. To learn
Mayor Anthony Silva spoke about investing in more or get involved, visit the PUENTES website at:
Stockton, while Port Chair Victor Mow provided puentes-americas.org/portfolio/boggs-tract-
attendees with an update of Port activities. community-farm/.




Community Commitment 29

IN THE NEWS






FEBRUARY The Record (Recordnet.com), “Rim Fire Logs Find New
Associated Press, “Google barge to leave San Home; Fire-Damaged Wood Salvaged, Ready for Barge
Francisco for Stockton” Trip to China”
The Record (Recordnet.com), “Hoot Suite: 'Owl Cams' The Record (Recordnet.com), “Stockton Council to
Provide All-Access Pass into Winged Soap Opera” Appoint New Port Commission Member”
The Record (Recordnet.com), “Rail-Welding Facility APRIL
Proposed; Union Pacific Looking to Build $18 Million Central Valley Business Journal, “Port of Stockton
Project on 38 Acres at Rough and Ready Island” takes creative approach to green business”
Top News, “CNET: Google’s mysterious barge to be The Record (Recordnet.com), “Port's Owls Have Names”
moved to new moor in Stockton, California”
MAY
MARCH The Record (Recordnet.com), “Port of Stockton's
Biomass Magazine, “DTE Energy's northern California Winged Web Stars Leave Nests Behind”
biomass plant begins operations”
JUNE
CBS, “Baby Owl Joins Port of Stockton Security Team Big News Network, “Port of Stockton to o er free boat
After Hatching On-Camera” tours to celebrate anniversary”
Contra Costa Times, “Firsthand learning: Antioch High Progressive Railroading, “American port association to
students help 'highly endangered' butterfly” honor 21 ports for communication e orts”
DTE Energy, “DTE Energy's Northern California The Record (Recordnet.com), “Improved financial
biomass plant begins operations” results seen at Stockton port next year”

KFBK, “Stockton Residents Welcome Google Barge” The Record (Recordnet.com), “Port brings back
Los Angeles Times, “Google's barge, forced from San popular tours by boat”
Francisco, heads to Port of Stockton” The Record (Recordnet.com), “Revenues growing at
Palo Alto Patch, “Mysterious 'Google Barge' Moves to Port of Stockton”
Port of Stockton”
AUGUST
The Record (Recordnet.com), “Exclusive it's O cial: Central Valley Business Journal, “Port wins award for
Google Barge Will Dock at Port of Stockton” brand-building ad campaign”
The Record (Recordnet.com), “It's a Baby Barn Owl!
Egg Hatches on Port's 'Owl Cam'”







In The News

SEPTEMBER
Capital Public Radio, “Rare Butterfly to Benefit from
Wildlife Refuge Restoration”
Latino Times, “Hispanic Chamber President Appointed
to Stockton Port Commission”
The Record (Recordnet.com), “Port giving new life to
sand dunes, rare butterfly”

The Record (Recordnet.com), “Port of Stockton's 'Ship
Cam' allows viewing of oceangoing vessels in port”

OCTOBER
Dredging News Online, “US: Stockton Port
Commissioners approve dredging project”
The Record (Recordnet.com), “Stockton Port
Commissioners approve dredging job”
NOVEMBER
PR Newswire, “Port of Stockton Launches Command
Bridge for Land and Waterside Security”

The Record (Recordnet.com), “Port to rebuild Navy
Drive rail underpass”

DECEMBER
The Record (Recordnet.com), “Port of Stockton
Ribbon rail arrives ready to roll”
The Record (Recordnet.com), “Delta: As hyacinth
clears out, focus turns to next year”

The Record (Recordnet.com), “Port of Stockton’s barn
owls are back, and more beautiful than ever”

The Record (Recordnet.com), “Port of Stockton sets
record for shipping in 2014”







31

PORT RECOGNITION





Award of Excellence - Annual Report Silver Award - Dredging & Restoration
The Port earned an Award of Excellence for its 2013 The Port achieved a Silver Award for its Stockton
Annual Report, which highlighted the Port’s 80th Deep Water Ship Channel Dredging and Antioch
anniversary. The award is the highest honor presented Dunes Restoration Project. The award was presented
by the American Association of Port Authorities. The by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) to
Port was one of only two ports recognized nationwide recognize the Port’s e orts to maximize environmental
at this level. benefits of dredging. WEDA noted in the award
summary “The Port identified a unique opportunity to
Award of Excellence - Port Ad Campaign reuse its maintenance dredging material to restore a
The Port earned an Award of Excellence for its sensitive dune ecosystem that has been destroyed
“Port Proud, Stockton Proud” advertising campaign. and degraded from past development in the region.”
The award is the highest honor bestowed by the
American Association of Port Authorities. The Port Special Visits
was one of only three ports nationwide to be Lt. Col. John Morrow
recognized at this level. The campaign was designed United States Army Corps of Engineers
to connect with the Stockton community and educate Visited the Port in September 2014 to discuss
them on the vital role the Port plays as a driver of the maintenance dredging of the Stockton Deep Water Ship
local economy as well as the local positive impact our Channel with Port o cials.
employees have on our community.
Congressman Jerry McNerney
California’s 9th District
Award of Merit - Social Media
The Port received an Award of Merit for its e orts in Visited the Port during the summer of 2014 and climbed
aboard a public boat tour to learn more about the Port’s
the category of social media from the American business and facilities.
Association of Port Authorities. The award was given
to recognize the Port’s highly popular Facebook, Neel Kashkari
Twitter and Pinterest pages that launched in 2013. American Politician
Particularly popular were the Port’s Facebook posts Visited the Port during his California Governor election
about the Owl Cams that garnered over 48,000 views. campaign in 2014 and participated in a press conference
as well as a private boat tour.
Certificate of Achievement -
Excellence in Financial Reporting Mark Gabriel & Subhash Paluru
For the 13th consecutive year, the Port’s Finance Western Area Power Association (WAPA)
Division was chosen by the Government Finance Visited the Port in December 2014 to discuss the Port
O cers Association to receive the prestigious purchasing power from WAPA in the upcoming year.
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
financial reporting.


Port Recognition 32



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