Port of Oakland container volume dipped 1.8 percent in 2019
January 21, 2020
The Port of Oakland – which stages its “6th Annual State of the Port” address on January 29 – reports that its 2019 container volume decreased 1.8 percent from 2018, Maritime division spokesmen attributed this dip to fewer empty containers, but noted that loaded import and export containers were at a record high.
Port of Los Angeles outlines ambitious goals for 2020
January 16, 2020
When Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka delivered the fifth annual “State of the Port” address this week, he highlighted the port’s recent work, investments and plans for 2020 and the new decade. But he also issued a cautionary note on the impact trade frictions had on container throughput this past year.
XPO Logistics is vetting strategic alternatives through spin off or sale of some business units
January 16, 2020
XPO said that its board of directors has authorized a review of strategic alternatives, which includes the possible sale or spin-off of one or more of its business units. And it added that there is “no assurance of any specific outcome” and there is no specific timetable for the completion of the review process or which, if any, of its business units would be sold or spun off.
Q&A: Ben Bidwell, Director of U.S. Customs, C.H. Robinson
January 13, 2020
With “Phase One” of the United States-China trade agreement expected to be inked on January 15, there are more than a few moving parts for supply chain stakeholders to keep a close eye one. Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with Ben Bidwell, Director of U.S. Customs for Minneapolis, Minn.-based global logistics services provider and freight forwarder, to get an up-to-date snapshot of what shippers need to be aware of and watch out for, with...
America’s Marine Highway’s enhancement wins praise from AAPA
January 10, 2020
When the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced this week that that it is awarding a total of $7.5 million to nine U.S. marine highway projects, The American Association of Port Authorities, was among the first to applaud.
U.S. Ports Update 2020: All hands on deck
January 8, 2020
Federal trade policies and spending priorities in port infrastructure are having a direct impact on supply chain performance for shippers and receivers. The good news is that port managers have adopted a proactive mentality and are optimistic about their futures.
The American Association of Port Authorities digs the USMC deal
December 26, 2019
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAP) gave a big thumb’s up recently when the House approved U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as significant achievement for enhancing the ability of America’s seaports to deliver jobs, economic opportunities, and efficient movement of goods and people.
U.S. port ratings remain strong despite trade policy changes, says Fitch
December 23, 2019
Prolonged trade tensions between the U.S. and China has created quite a bit of headline risk for U.S. ports, though Fitch Ratings' latest sector peer review shows that it has not trickled down to financial or rating performance.
奥克兰港停留PacRim出口leader
December 12, 2019
Amid all the trade tension talk between the U.S. and China, the Port of Oakland’s unique position as the Pacific Rim’s major outbound cargo gateway remains secure, as evidenced by November’s container throughput numbers.
Exclusive Interview: Port of Oakland’s New Executive Director Danny Wan shares his vision
December 10, 2019
在广告dition to seaport, the port controls Oakland International Airport and Oakland’s Jack London Square entertainment district. Among the challenges Mr. Wan will soon be facing is whether the port’s maritime business can co-exist with new neighbors.
House of Reps. Democrats and White House come to terms of working deal for USMCA
December 10, 2019
Significant progress has been reached towards the possibility of signing the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), an updated version of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law, with U.S. House Democrats and the White House indicating they have come to terms on a working deal, according to various reports and statements issued today.
California ports convene to discuss “Sea Level Defense”
December 5, 2019
“Strategies for Storms, Flooding and Sea Level Defense,” a day-long conference sponsored by the Ports of San Francisco, Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland, attracted industry experts from around the world this week to Oakland’s Jack London Square.
Shift to “appointments-based” system key to PierPass evolution
December 4, 2019
More details on how the Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach are taking advantage of OffPeak traffic mitigation programs initiated by PierPass to keep the nation’s largest ocean cargo gateways competitive.
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach leverage PierPass to gain more container throughput for 2020
December 2, 2019
PierPass has announced updates on the OffPeak traffic mitigation program at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach indicating that ample appointments continue to be available.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index remains in positive territory
November 22, 2019
For September, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI was flat at 6.4, with FTR saying that all SCI measures were positive, with less favorable fuel pricing offsetting more favorable freight volume, capacity utilization, and logistics cost factors.
Oakland’s export volume surges, while all California ports express concern over tariffs
November 7, 2019
While the container throughput at the ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach may be slumping, California's third largest ocean cargo gateway is reporting encouraging news.
Port Tracker report points to higher volumes ahead of pending tariffs
October 9, 2019
在广告vance of another round of tariffs set to take effect in December, the most recent edition of the Port Tracker report, which was issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates, expects import volumes at major United States-based retail container ports to hit its highest mark for 2019.
Navis shares survey of global container terminal trends
September 25, 2019
Navis recently unveiled the results of its newest TechValidate customer survey the state of artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to automated decision making in the ocean cargo terminal arena
Port of Oakland refrigerated exports jump 20 percent in past year
September 16, 2019
Refrigerated export volume has grown 20 percent here in the past year, the Port of Oakland said today. The increase could indicate that the Port’s strategic bet on temperature-controlled cargo is paying off.
Peak season vs. baseball season
August 21, 2019
With the regular major league baseball season drawing to a close, many Oakland Athletics fans are hoping that they’ll have a new ballpark on the waterfront in a couple of years. The team has even gained the Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners’ unanimous approval to an exclusive negotiating term sheet.