Seaports

New Briefing Paper Gives Supply Chain Managers Overview of U.S. Seaport Options

Thursday, June 11, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
When Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) hosted a video conference yesterday for the trade press, he admitted that current trade policies would keep volumes down by double digits for the foreseeable future.

Port’s “Container Dwell Time” Under Scrutiny at LA/Long Beach

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.

Cyber Threats Pose Risk to Ocean Cargo Supply Chain

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
An annual intelligence authorization act passed last month by the House of Representatives would crack down on cyber-security at U.S. seaports, the latest step to alleviate growing concerns over terror attacks on the maritime industry.

Caribbean Basin Supply Chains: Part I

Monday, June 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
With the Panama Canal expansion coming this month, ocean cargo gateways in the Caribbean are investing to position themselves as logistics hubs to attract an ever-growing number of carriers serving this dynamic marketplace.

Survey Shows U.S. Ports Plan Big Investments In Capital Projects

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
In its recent 2016-2020 Port Planned Infrastructure Investment Survey, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) asked its U.S. member ports how much they and their private-sector partners plan to spend on port-related freight and passenger infrastructure over the…

Washington’s Ports Poised to Compete with Canada

Thursday, August 27, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Seattle and Tacoma commissions have formed The Northwest Seaport Alliance to unify management of the two ports' marine cargo terminals and related functions.

Seaport Industrial Real Estate Occupancy Exceeds Expectations

Friday, July 31, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
While many industry analysts contend that distribution centers near U.S. East Coast ports will see a surge of new business after the Panama Canal expansion, real estate experts say this phenomena is already underway.

Defining Threats and Finding Solutions for Cyber Attacks

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Shippers' growing reliance on automated systems makes global supply chains more vulnerable to potential criminal and terrorist cyber attacks than ever before.

North Carolina’s Supply Chain Network Gets a Boost

Thursday, March 5, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain stakeholders reliant on North Carolina’s major seaports are welcoming news this week which outlines plans to enhance the intermodal and cold chain network in the region.

New Challenge For Transpacific Supply Chain Managers:  “Congestion” Charges

Monday, November 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff
A number of container lines operating between the U.S. and Asia say they intend to implement congestion charges of up to $1,000 per 40-foot container (FEU) for cargo moving via U.S. West Coast ports, effective November 17, 2014, in response to labor-related terminal delays.

Supply Chain Managers Concerned About Port Congestion

Monday, October 13, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles continue to cope with Peak Season congestion, but operations are still sluggish.

Ports of Seattle and Tacoma Unify Cargo Terminal Operations

Monday, October 13, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
In an unprecedented move strengthen the Puget Sound gateway, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma plan to unify marine cargo terminal management.

Port of Seattle Commission selects Ted J. Fick as next CEO

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Fick has over 25 years of leadership experience in major manufacturing and transportation organizations – including oversight of international operations.

AAPA Applauds Progress on Surface Transportation Funding

Monday, August 4, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The nation’s supply chain managers are not alone in welcoming overdue transport legislation. The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and its member U.S. ports are also grateful for the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Highway and Transportation Funding Act

Opinion: Port of Long Beach Will Be in Limelight When IANA Convenes in September

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.
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