Washington State Lost $769.5 Million Due to the 2014-2015 West Coast port slowdown
February 22, 2016
Exactly one year after the devastating West Coast port dispute concluded, the Washington Council on International Trade has released a study that finds Washington state lost $769.5 million in economic activity during that approximately six month period.
Port of Oakland OKs deal with Outer Harbor Terminals, LLC
February 22, 2016
Lease termination calls for marine terminal to pay rent, utilities, clean-up costs.
Will Obama get this message on President’s Day?
February 15, 2016
When Congress passed the overwhelmingly-supported and bipartisan Water Resources and Reform Development Act (WRRDA) in 2014, it established annual incremental increases for Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) funded work.
Lunar new year brings some good news to Port of Oakland
February 10, 2016
The Port of Oakland said that containerized import volume soared 75.76 percent last month from January 2015 totals.
Super Bowl logistics and security concerns
February 3, 2016
With the Super Bowl coming to the San Francisco Bay Area this week security is bound to be top of mind that weekend, and you can expect a heightened level of vigilance on the waterfront.
Ports America files for bankruptcy in Oakland
February 2, 2016
Spokesmen for the Port of Oakland said they were blind-sided by Ports America Outer Harbor’s decision to file bankruptcy.
U.S. Ports Update: A matter of scale
February 1, 2016
While the expanded Panama Canal will be able to handle larger vessels, the next generation of mega-ships must be deployed on all-water routes. However, the nation’s premier ports will still have to compete by providing customized service—no matter how much volume steams in.
Port of Oakland says it’s well prepared to face new challenge
January 22, 2016
One of the chief reasons the Port of Oakland remains so bullish on its future cargo operations is the fact that it is located in the epicenter of innovation, noted the port’s executive Director Chris Lytle yesterday.
Port of Oakland to stage major address
January 19, 2016
Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle will share his vision for 2016 and beyond at the annual “State of the Port of Oakland” luncheon sponsored by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and Women in Logistics this Thursday.
Northern Europe container volume declines are expected in 2016, notes Hackett and ISL report
January 4, 2016
An ongoing lackluster economic outlook remains intact for Northern Europe, according to the most recent edition of the “Global Port Tracker: North Europe Trade Outlook” by maritime consultancy Hackett Associates and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics.
Outbound ocean cargo rates for transpacific shippers may spike soon
December 17, 2015
Declining Asian consumer and industrial demand, made worse by a strong dollar, has cut into U.S. export volumes and eroded U.S-Asia freight rates to the point where some dry cargoes are moving at levels which make them less attractive to carriers than repositioning empty containers.
Port of Oakland lifting four giant cranes 26-feet higher
November 30, 2015
The Port of Oakland continues its effort to attract more fully-loaded inbound ocean carrier calls by investing in its infrastructure.
Port of Oakland makes bid to become logistics hub
November 13, 2015
Logistics leadership at the Port of Oakland continues to keep up a torrid pace to position the gateway as a cargo distribution hub.
Port of New Orleans posts record number in container throughput
November 12, 2015
The Port of New Orleans surpassed the half-million mark for twenty-foot- equivalent units (TEUs) handled in a 12-month period for the first time.
Port of Oakland’s “task force” focuses on efficiency
November 2, 2015
在整个夏天的劳动力短缺的阻碍ing dockside operations, the Port of Oakland now maintains that its “efficiency task force” is ready to establish new benchmarks for cargo throughput.
NITL lauds leader of Port of New Orleans
October 27, 2015
Port director named recipient of the 2015 National Industrial Transportation League’s (NITL) Executive of the Year award.
Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach September volumes mixed but trending in right direction
October 15, 2015
Total POLA September volumes were down 5.8 percent at 730,306 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) compared to September 2014, which was one of the strongest months in the port’s history, and POLB September volume was up 4.1 percent annually at 655,624 TEU.
Import volume up for seventh straight month at Port of Oakland
October 12, 2015
“We’re pleased with the ongoing buildup of import cargo,” said Maritime Director John Driscoll. “Our job now is to maintain the momentum.”
Port of Oakland to introduce cleaner diesel technology for terminals
October 2, 2015
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Port of Oakland $277,885 to upgrade cargo-handling equipment and reduce exhaust emissions on the waterfront.
Port of Oakland works on dredging and drayage upgrades
September 21, 2015
The Port of Oakland said today it’s nearly a third of the way through its annual maintenance dredging program for 2015.
