newsworthy Lytle leaves Long Beach for larger pastures at Oakland; departure comes at critical time for port June 7, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Port chief sees opportunity to expand résumé to include airport, facilities director.Read More
inbound Trans-Pacific carrier discussion agreements begin trial merger May 27, 2013 Toby Gooley No Comments If U.S. government approves, TSA and WTSA will merge after a two-year test run; move would have no impact on rates or capacity, administrator says.Read More
inbound "Virtual container yard" aims to eliminate empty container drayage May 26, 2013 Toby Gooley No Comments Software company says swapping containers outside the terminal reduces congestion, pollution, waiting time.Read More
newsworthy ILA rank-and-file ratify six-year contract, ending year-long battle with ship management April 10, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Pact calls for $3 an hour wage hikes; maintains royalty-payment formula.Read More
transportation report Keeping its head above water March 13, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments The Port of Long Beach isn't short on challenges or competitors. But its resources and location are formidable, and it's going on the offensive.Read More
inbound Are mergers on the horizon for ocean carriers? March 3, 2013 Toby Gooley No Comments Continued economic volatility could lead to consolidation within the next five years, maritime industry consultant predicts.Read More
newsworthy Rail, steamship lines in talks to build intermodal network to expand agricultural exports February 27, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Big western rail, five of top seven liners involved, says firm coordinating the talks.Read More
newsworthy Clerical unit at San Pedro Ports ratifies labor pact February 21, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments New contract for Ports of L.A./Long Beach runs until June 2016.Read More
newsworthy Clerical workers at Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach reject labor contract February 8, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments National Retail Federation urges two sides to work to keep port open.Read More
transportation report Labor pains February 6, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments A maritime supply chain buffeted by repeated labor unrest may not have much choice but to 'grin and bear it 'in the future, experts say.Read More