ITS Logistics: U.S. West Coast Ports Experience ‘Significant Import Volumes Amid Fears of January ILA Strike’

ITS Logistics on Dec. 11 reported that U.S. West Coast ports are “still experiencing significant import volumes, which may result from some inventory being pulled forward to avoid possible tariffs and the

“We anticipate a continued influx of cargo due to robust consumer demand, concerns about potential tariffs, and ongoing labor negotiations at ports on the East and Gulf coasts,” POLB CEO Mario Cordero said. (POLB Photograph)

Intermodal Briefs: POLB, GPA, Port of LA

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) reaches a cargo record in October, as consumer demand drives trade headed into the holiday season. Also, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reports that Savannah container volumes last month were up 10% year-over-year; and the Port of Los Angeles earns employer of the year and innovative project awards from WTS-Los Angeles.

FEMA Awards $2.6MM Security Grant to POLB

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) announced Oct. 23 that it has been awarded more than $2.6 million by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to

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Video: Supply Chain Insight – Intermodal and Shipping With Larry Gross

In this installment of the Port of Long Beach’s (POLB) Supply Chain Insight video series, POLB Chief Operating Officer Dr. Noel Hacegaba speaks with Larry Gross, President of Gross Transportation Consulting.

POLB Posts Record September TEUs

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) set a TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) record for September, moving 829,499 TEUs, up 70 TEUs from the previous record set in September 2023. September also marked

Port of Long Beach Posts ‘Busiest Month on Record’

The Port of Long Beach, Calif., reported that August was the strongest month in its 113-year history as retailers moved cargo ahead of potential tariff increases and labor negotiations continued at seaports

OmniTRAX Expands Rail Network With Purchase of CAZCP

OmniTRAX announced Sept. 5 that it has acquired Central Arizona Commerce Park’s (CAZCP) rail infrastructure and remaining park acreage marking the infrastructure developer’s third rail transaction in the past six months.

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Video: Supply Chain Insight – Intermodal Update With Joni Casey

In this installment of the Port of Long Beach‘s Supply Chain Insight video series, POLB Chief Operating Officer Dr. Noel Hacegaba speaks with Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) President and CEO

POLB Posts Record July TEUs

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) set a TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) record for July, moving 882,376 TEUs, up 52.6% from the same month last year and surpassing the previous record set

Federal, state, city and Port of Long Beach officials on July 18 celebrated the groundbreaking for the $1.57 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project. Pictured from left are Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Port of Long Beach Chief Operating Officer; Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Sharon L. Weissman; Long Beach Councilmember Kristina Duggan, 3rd District; Long Beach Councilmember Roberto Uranga, 7th District; Mark Tollefson, Undersecretary, California State Transportation Agency; Long Beach Harbor Commission President Bobby Olvera Jr.; Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson; U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; U.S. Rep. Dr. Robert Garcia, California 42nd District; Long Beach Councilmember Megan Kerr, 5th District; Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero; Patricia Aguirre, Board Secretary, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63; Long Beach Harbor Commission Vice President Bonnie Lowenthal; Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Steven Neal; Long Beach Councilmember Al Austin, 8th District; and Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker, 15th District. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of POLB)

Watch: POLB Breaks Ground on Pier B Project

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) on July 18 held a groundbreaking ceremony for its $1.567 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project, which is slated to double the footprint of

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