Thursday, June 15, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The long-running West Coast port labor quarrel has ostensibly come to an end, with the International Longshore Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association coming to terms yesterday on a six-year tentative deal.
Friday, September 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Air quality benefits from extensive reduction in emissions and carbon dioxide.
Monday, August 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The goal is a zero-emissions equipment fleet by 2030 at the nation’s busiest port complex.
Friday, January 28, 2022 · Jeff Berman
Total 2021 POLA volume—at 10,677,609 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—increased 1,464,213 TEU, or 15.89%, annually, topping 2020 by 13%, and setting a new annual record, too, topping the previous high set in 2018. POLB reported that calendar year 2021 volume—at…
Monday, May 24, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The Long Beach City Council is considering the transfer of Pier H, which includes the ill-fated Queen, to the Long Beach Harbor Department. John McLaurin, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, is among the chief critics of this idea.
Monday, August 13, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Southern California's shippers seeking to “optimize” their dockside operations were given more good news by GE Transportation last week as the company announced that it had launched a pilot project with the Port of Long Beach.
Monday, November 6, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
The governing boards of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach unanimously approved the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update last week, despite concerns voiced by supply chain specialists that the implementation may be unrealistic.
Monday, November 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
As noted in reports generated at the recent annual meeting of the American Association of Port Authorities, there's been a new effort by many members to establish more “granular” details on container throughput.
Friday, September 9, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
With just a little more than two years on the job as CEO, Jon Slangerup today announced his resignation from the Port of Long Beach.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
When the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) stages its annual Expo in September, much of the limelight will be placed on the vibrant and fast growing host city of Long Beach.
Monday, July 16, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Total container volume—at 696,847 Twenty-foot Equivalents (TEU)—were up 8.75 percent annually and was below May and April, which hit 731,352 TEU and 707,182 TEU, respectively.
Thursday, August 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
While the U.S. economy may be languishing in inertia, California exporters racked up their 20th consecutive month of vigorous growth in June
