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Port of Oakland approves $2 million contract to design electric infrastructure
Deal advances 2019 initiative to eliminate use of fossil fuels in cargo handling operations
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Ports
Port of Virginia continues to replace diesel container movers with electric versions
Seaport orders 11 more hybrid shuttle carriers from Kalmar, to bring its green fleet to 103 vehicles.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Daniel MacGregor of Nexxiot on supply chain challenges heading into peak | Season 3 Episode 31
Are supply chains ready for peak season this year? MacGregor tells us about the current state of supply chains and what technology can do to streamline operations. Plus: New regulations on food shipments; West Coast ports report mixed results.
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West Coast ports post mixed results for July
Cargo flow improved in LA, but slowed in Oakland due to trucker protests of the state’s AB5 labor law.
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MARITIME/PORTS
Maritime operators adjust to uncertainty as capacity/pricing pendulum starts to shift
Containership lines racked up record profits in 2021. Entering the second half of 2022, protecting those margins is job one, but as demand eases, a softer market may have other ideas. For the nation’s ports, congestion once again may raise its ugly head as the 2022 peak season swings into full gear.
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Oakland’s June cargo volume down 1.5%
Supply chain issues continue to dampen total cargo volume growth, port officials say.
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Trucker protests stall operations at Port of Oakland
Shipping terminals effectively shut down, exacerbating port congestion, officials say.
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APPLICATION
Advanced access-control system helps seaport keep trucks rolling
Integrated surveillance and control technology eases truck congestion and boosts security at Brazil’s Port of Suape.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Ian Khan of the Futuracy Group on supply chain jobs of the future | Season 3 Episode 26
How will working in supply chains change to meet the challenges of technology and business needs? What skills will be required for supply chain jobs of the future? Also: Logistics has changed in Ukraine; East Coast ports report record business.
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Trade shifts east as West Coast port negotiations continue
Fearing a strike or slowdown at West Coast ports, importers are diverting cargo to ports along the East and Gulf Coasts as dockworker contract talks continue.
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