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Maritime chief at Port of Oakland outlines his plan: Part I
June 4, 2014
Port of Oakland Director of Maritime John C. Driscoll has now been at his post for nearly a year. In this exclusive two-part interview, he shares some of the lessons he’s learned so far, and relates his vision for the future.
U.S. ocean container scans “deeply flawed”
June 4, 2014
Our trading partners have long maintained that expanding screening with available technology would slow the flow of commerce and drive up costs to consumers without bringing significant security benefits
APL’s Gene Seroka named Port of Los Angeles executive director
May 29, 2014
Gene Seroka, a top executive at American Presidents Lines has been tapped to take over as executive director of the Port of Los Angeles
Seaports get their due at WERC conference
May 6, 2014
The Warehousing Education and Research Council provided a fresh forum for ocean cargo concerns
ILWU has “productivity” problems
April 28, 2014
Logistics managers have another reason to be concerned about upcoming U.S. West Coast dockside labor negotiations, say industry analysts.
WERC to meet in nation’s largest inland port city
April 21, 2014
When the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) convenes for its annual conference in Chicago next week, they’ll be visiting the nation’s largest inland port.
Crowley Acquires International Ship Management Company – Accord
April 14, 2014
Crowley Maritime Corporation has acquired majority ownership of Accord Ship Management (HK) Limited and Accord Marine Management Pvt. Ltd.
Port of Long Beach remains on right track
April 14, 2014
To catch a rising economic tide this year, the Port of Long Beach will need to modernize and find new efficiencies to move increasing amounts of cargo at a faster pace, said experts gathered earlier this month for the Port’s 10th annual “Peak Season Forecast” at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Pallet USA acquires Goeman’s Wood Products
January 26, 2014
Acquisition to create one-stop shopping for pallets, repairs, shipping crates and related services.
Amazon Plans to Ship & Deliver Your Packages Before You Even Buy Them
January 24, 2014
Amazon plans to box and ship products it expects customers to buy preemptively, based on previous searches and purchases, wish lists, and how long the user’s cursor hovers over an item online. The company may even go so far as to load products onto trucks and have them “speculatively shipped to a physical address” without having a full addressee.
MillerCoors saves $8 million annually
January 8, 2014
Cargo protection products reduce damaged loads, worker injuries and environmental waste.
Matson to raise rates and terminal charges next year
November 25, 2013
Matson estimates that the combined increase of both the rate adjustment and terminal handling charge will result in shipping costs rising by an average of 5.5 percent.
New ocean cargo agreement gets closer to reality
October 30, 2013
The much anticipated P3 Network vessel-sharing agreement has been submitted to the Federal Maritime Commission.
Two U.S. West Coast ports face different sets of challenges
October 3, 2013
The Port of Oakland’s newly-appointed executive director, Chris Lytle, gives a major address at an industry luncheon today to outline his vision. Meanwhile, the port he left behind – Long Beach – struggles to find a replacement.
Ocean cargo carriers confident Transpacific rate hikes will stick
July 2, 2013
Ocean cargo carriers comprising the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) have announced a guideline peak season surcharge (PSS) of $400 per 40-foot container from Asia to all U.S. destinations, effective August 1.
