As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to unfold, the three of the largest ports in the nation – Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland
California is losing cargo and high paying jobs to ports throughout North America. And at this point, it isn’t doing much about it. Growth at
California’s eleven public ports are one of the state’s most important and vital assets. Collectively, California’s ports form the largest gateway of trade for the
In 2011, then Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, in his Economic Growth and Competitiveness Agenda, recognized the important role of international trade to the state of
February 21 has been designated “California Ports Day.” For those of us in the shipping and cargo handling industries, it’s about time. According to recently
Without public notice, in the absence of any staff analysis, contrary to the direction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the California Air
It’s nice to have a state-sanctioned monopoly. It’s even nicer to have a monopoly in an important, yet obscure profession, like the San Francisco Bay’s
California is moving forward with a program that will fundamentally change the way cargo is transported to address climate change and reduce emissions at a
Drinking a glass of Florida orange juice this morning, I thought about the Governor of Florida’s well publicized letter to “shipping industry professionals,” announcing his job