With Chinese imports tanking and fewer calls expected at West Coast ports, many empty containers won’t have a way back to Asia.
WattEV recently announced an agreement with Tesla for the delivery of 40 Semis in 2026, with two of the heavy-duty electric trucks coming this year.
Federal investigators accuse nine logistics workers and executives of devising an elaborate scheme to slip $200 million worth of counterfeit goods from China past customs officials at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
A $73 million rail expansion at the Port of Los Angeles adds five storage tracks, new crossovers and turnouts, and a concrete rail bridge, among other improvements.
While trailer parking outside the ports of LA and Long Beach is likely to be more constrained soon than it already is, carriers will look for cost-friendly and secure areas.
“The table is set to scale up as demand increases,” said Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka.
Yang Ming’s newest 11,000-TEU container ship will call the Port of Los Angeles on its maiden voyage.
Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach executive director, says there have been “notable improvements across the supply chain,” but lockdowns in China could change that.
While the Port of Long Beach is still dealing with a lineup of container ships waiting to berth, it is looking ahead to providing more cargo visibility.
A new report by Shifl shows the impact the massive congestion off the coast of Los Angeles and Long Beach has had on transit times from China.
CEO Rodolphe Saadé says the CMA CGM Group is acquiring Fenix Marine Services to effectively manage its West Coast port operations.
The Port of Los Angeles had its busiest September ever, while Long Beach had its second busiest.
According to customs data, the share of empty exports to total exports leaving the Port of Los Angeles is up over 10% and leaving at a faster rate compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Brokerages like Loadsmith are solving complex problems to benefit the green economy.
The past 12 to 18 months have been nothing short of spectacular for Peloton. It has cemented itself as a prominent fitness brand with a base of fiercely loyal customers while growing revenues 233% yoy in Q3. But the company has outkicked its coverage and capped potential growth due to its supply chain constraints and lack of visibility.
“The way we responded to the challenges, kept commerce moving and preserved jobs is a story that we will all remember for a long time to come,” says Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka during his State of the Port address.
Removal of dislodged containers is expected to take more than a month, and none of the 1,816 units that fell into the Pacific have been recovered.
“In November, 50 of the 88 vessels coming to Los Angeles first went to anchor and averaged two and a half days there.”
The Port of Los Angeles is still working to get toys to retailers’ shelves in time for Christmas.
“We’ve had to add on logistics support staff for appointments, to take pictures of the long lines.”
“While COVID-19 has fundamentally shifted how many American families will celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we are very proud to be providing a bit of home.”
Platform is designed to improve efficiency of returning empty containers.
“Several months into this pandemic, we are now seeing positive signs by these cargo volume totals.”
“Regardless of who wins the upcoming elections, our country is in desperate need of a cohesive export plan as well as an infrastructure program and a digitization strategy for ports across the country,” says Executive Director Gene Seroka.
French shipping giant says in a tweet expected some 24 hours earlier that all maritime and port operations are functioning normally.
Executive Director Gene Seroka shines spotlight on trade gap on “Squawk Box Asia.”
Earnings reports from retailers show a clear shakeout between winners and losers.
There were no balloons or cake when the Port of Los Angeles announced its record-breaking August volumes.
Information sharing is part of Executive Director Gene Seroka’s quest for more efficient operations.
Intermodal was supposed to be the growth engine for rail.
The pandemic, trade war and a communication gap have muddled implementation of a $10-per-TEU surcharge.
Executive Director Gene Seroka does not want to break the 15-month record set during the recession of 2008-09.
OffPeak praised for enabling Southern California distribution centers to operate second shifts.
Total number of TEUs moved in June down 17.1% year-over-year.
HTA CEO Weston LaBar says West Coast container ports have suffered a 19.4% loss in market share since 2006.
Although “Containers Don’t Lie,” the story they are telling may not reveal the entire picture.
The container ship helping set the record is longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall and capable of carrying 384 million pairs of shoes.
Gene Seroka reports worst May in more than a decade, predicts 15% of import cargo won’t return
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Port of LA chief promotes nationwide port optimization system to enhance visibility and improve execution
The path ahead will look very different, according to global seaport authorities.
Gene Seroka expects supply chain fractures may remain after the world heals from the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Eric Garcetti grateful for “lifesaving purchase agreement” with Honeywell.
While suffering a significant drop in cargo volume during the coronavirus pandemic, the seaport stands “ready to help position America’s industries for future success,” says Executive Director Gene Seroka.
The number of empty containers returned to Asia from the California port dropped 23% in March.
Coronavirus and tariffs blamed for lowest total in more than a decade.
Mayor taps Gene Seroka to locate and deliver medical supplies critically needed during coronavirus pandemic.
Arrested Pacific Harbor Line locomotive driver apparently thought the Navy hospital ship was not at the Port of LA to do good.
Second Navy ship expected to arrive in New York on Monday to provide relief to hospitals overburdened with coronavirus patients.
“It’s important for us to keep the supply chain fluid” during the coronavirus pandemic, Executive Director Gene Seroka says.
Executive Director Gene Seroka said the coronavirus has not impacted landside operations.
