Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

As we continue our celebration of @ Women in Maritime Day, we're proud to spotlight Frances Ohlheiser, Director of Communications at , whose years of experience in port operations have helped pave the way for so many women in maritime.

In her Amazing Women in Maritime video, Fran takes us on a tour of Yusen Terminals and walks us through a day in her life, giving us an inside look at what it takes to keep one of the West Coast's busiest terminals running.

Her story is one of dedication, deep industry knowledge, and the kind of quiet leadership that lifts everyone around it.

If you missed Wednesday's compilation featuring proudest career moments from the women in this campaign, watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gihwMb49

If you missed our conversation with Kristi McKenney from the Port of Oakland, watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g5cgGAbw

If you missed our introduction to all of the incredible women featured in this campaign, watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gFjQApsi

Our Amazing Women in Maritime campaign continues with a special compilation featuring some of the inspiring women spotlighted throughout this series

In this compilation, some of the incredible women featured throughout the campaign reflect on the moments in their maritime careers that have made them proudest: from career milestones and hard-earned accomplishments to the experiences that continue to inspire them every day.

Their stories are a powerful reminder of the leadership, resilience, and impact women bring to the maritime industry.

A special thank you to all our Amazing Women who shared their stories in this video: Tong Zhu, Theresa Dau-Ngo, Sarah Tong Sangmeister, Tamekia Flack, Dana Henderson, Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., Natasha Villa, Sandra Grujić, MBA, CPA, Laura Germany, Valerie Do Carmo, Thais Howard, and Alexis Coria.

If you missed yesterday’s video featuring Kristi McKenney from , watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g5cgGAbw

If you missed our introduction to all of the women featured in this campaign, watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gFjQApsi

Making history doesn't happen overnight, but sometimes it starts with one appointment.

We're proud to spotlight Kristi McKenney, Executive Director of the , and the first woman ever appointed to lead it. In her Amazing Women in Maritime video, Kristi takes us through her role, a day in her life at one of the West Coast's most vital ports, and what it meant, personally and professionally, to step into that seat for the first time.

Her story is one of leadership, perseverance, and what's possible when doors that were once closed finally open.

Make sure to watch yesterday's video that introduced you to all the Amazing Women in Maritime: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/portofla-portoflongbeach-nwsa-ugcPost-7459306194164424704-gA86?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACrfUWwBEHFDAhrYfHh4TautR2K7uqoSXb0

Stay tuned for tomorrow's story!

In honor of Internation Maritime Organization's International Women in Maritime Day and Maritime Month, we're proud to launch our second annual Amazing Women in Maritime campaign.

Over the next 7 days leading to International Women in Maritime Day on May 18th, we'll be sharing stories from women across the maritime industry, what they are most proud of, and what they want the next generation to know.

These women are the industry. And we're here to make sure everyone knows it.

Thank you to our Amazing Women in Maritime: Josefina Khalidy, Jessica Alvarenga Raddi, Kate McGowan, Frances Ohlheiser, Captain Tamara Colette, Meghan Weinman, Valerie Do Carmo, Tong Zhu, Sarah Tong Sangmeister, Laura Germany, Angie Gilbride, Lee Kindberg, Ph.D. GCB.D, Kristi McKenney, Tamekia Flack, Tammy France, Ashley Rico, Asuka Kawakami, Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., Alexis Coria, Dana Henderson, Bridget Brumm, Theresa Dau-Ngo, Natasha Villa, Thais Howard, and Katherine Foster.

Stay tuned!

Stay tuned for what's coming this May.

The April 2026 West Coast Trade Report is out. This month we're covering infrastructure investment and West Coast competitiveness, the latest container volumes from major North American ports, soybean export trends, Strait of Hormuz impacts on fertilizer supply chains, and more.

Read the full report now: https://www.pmsaship.com/campaigns/view-campaign/l95oJ5gGtdV9OSa9hIDIaguK2H9iaXWy9QNRzWtaKlBmHOf0a8pfDxw_qZG2Bll_2BXQeqMvxInZBymBLgOJbdK7gc2w34r9