ports

‘Someone Else’s Ocean’ — Ports Should Serve the Public, New Report Argues

The world’s ocean shipping lines, primarily concentrated into just three shipping alliances, generated about $190 billion in profits last year,…

3 years ago

Ports Extend Public Comment Period on Draft 2021 Cargo Handling Equipment Assessment

The draft assessment, which builds upon the inaugural 2018 assessment, examines the current state of technology, operational characteristics, economic considerations,…

4 years ago

Take It From a Trucker: There’s No Trucker Shortage, It’s a Pay Shortage

I worked 12-14 hour shifts throughout the pandemic. I caught COVID-19 from a coworker, since we share the same truck.…

4 years ago

‘Tis the Season to Pay Attention to this Crisis

Ports are more concerned with commerce than pollution Until recently, every time you turn around something seems to be in…

4 years ago

San Pedro Bay Ports Postpone Consideration of Container Dwell Fee Until Nov. 22, Reduction of import containers on terminals

The ports will charge ocean carriers in these two categories $100 per container, increasing in $100 increments per container per…

4 years ago

News Connects From Containers, to Supply Chain, to Clean Air, Plus Space Tech

Those unique factors that affected activity, efficiency, and thus emissions in 2020, are largely related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These…

4 years ago

Stakeholder Advisor Meeting Touts Progress, But Skirts Difficulties

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach once again reported progress at the Clean Air Action Plan stakeholder advisory…

4 years ago