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03 Dec

Monthly Cargo Volumes Rise at LA, Long Beach Ports

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online Newscontainervolumes, pola, polb, TEUs

Cargo volumes at the Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports soared in October ahead of the holiday shopping season, according to recently released data. The Port of Long Beach posted its busiest month in port history, processing close to 1 million cargo containers in October, it announced Nov. 14. Long Beach handled 987,191 TEUs in October, a 30.7% spike from October 2023, and marks five months of consecutive year-over-year cargo growth. Imports in October were up 34.2% year over year to 487,563 TEUs, while exports jumped 25.3% to 112,845 TEUs. Empties also rose 28.1% to 386,782 TEUs. The port is…

26 Nov

POLB Harbor Commissioner Olvera, Jr. Named ILWU International President

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Longtime labor leader and Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Bobby Olvera, Jr. is the new international president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), representing thousands of longshore workers across 29 ports along the U.S. West Coast, the organization announced Nov. 8. Olvera, Jr. and the new leadership team, which consists of Vice President Ryan Whitman, Vice President Brandon Wolff and returning Secretary-Treasurer Ed Ferris, were elected by ILWU members and sworn in Oct. 29 by outgoing International President Willie Adams at the organization’s International Executive Board meeting in San Francisco. At the swearing-in ceremony, Olvera lauded Adams’ steady leadership,…

29 Oct

Port of Long Beach, Terminals Awarded Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Grants

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently has the Port of Long Beach, its marine terminals and its first responders grants toward the safety and cargo efficiency of the nation’s second busiest seaport. The port announced Oct. 23 that it has secured more than $2.6 million from DHS’ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to bolster cybersecurity, enhanced drone detection capabilities and improving network infrastructure that helps cargo movement. Additionally, DHS awarded $4.2 million to six terminals at the port, the Long Beach Police Department’s Port Police Division and the Long Beach Fire Department. “These investments are vital in safeguarding our…

22 Oct

LA, Long Beach Ports Report Strong Monthly, Quarterly Container Volumes

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The Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports posted strong cargo volumes for September and their busiest quarter on record, according to recently released data. The Port of Los Angeles processed 27% more cargo last month than it did in September 2023, moving a record 954,706 TEUs, according to port data released Oct. 18. Los Angeles moved 26% more loaded imports last month than it did in September 2023 with 497,803 TEUs and 5% less loaded exports year over year with 114,702 TEUs, according to port data. The nation’s busiest seaport also wrapped its busiest quarter in port history, handling more…

22 Oct

Voltera Adds Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure Near NorCal, SoCal Ports

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Voltera, a Northern California-based developer, owner, and operator of charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets, has announced the acquisition of new ZEV infrastructure development sites in Los Angeles and West Sacramento. The first newly acquired site, a prime 0.85-acre parcel at 1707 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Wilmington, Calif. is four miles from the Port of Long Beach and five miles from the Port of Los Angeles, and is expected to support the region's significant drayage operations, according to Voltera. “The site can accommodate up to 30 electrified stalls and has already secured a power supply of up to…

15 Oct

LA, Long Beach Ports Show ‘Unprecedented’ Air Quality Improvements, Data Shows

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The Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports saw some of the most significant drops in air emissions last year since 2005, according to the ports’ 2023 emissions inventories, the results of which were released Sept. 23. When compared to their 2005 baseline year, the nation’s two busiest seaports reported a 91% reduction of diesel particulate matter (DPM), a 72% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx), a 98% drop in sulfur oxides (SOx) and a 20% drop in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, putting the ports ahead of their Clean Air Action Plan targets. Pacific Merchant Shipping Association touted the “unprecedented improvements in…

08 Oct

CA Gov. Signs Bill Accelerating Port of Long Beach’s Pier Wind Project

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would help accelerate the design and building of the Port of Long Beach’s $4.7 billion Pier Wind project, a proposed terminal dedicated to facilitating the assembly of floating offshore wind turbines, the port announced Sept. 30. Authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, Assembly Bill 2235 seeks to help lower the cost and speed up the timetable of the 400-acre terminal project by letting the port pursue alternative construction delivery methods. “Pier Wind will help the state meet climate goals, create jobs and economic opportunities for local communities, and establish a…

24 Sep

Container Dwell Times Rise at San Pedro Bay Ports Amid Volume Increases

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Cargo dwell times have been on the rise at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach amid significant volume increases at the nation’s two busiest seaports, according to data released Sept. 13 by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. Containers that linger at the ports before leaving by rail stayed an average of 8.20 days, compared to the 2023 peak season high of 6.54 days. Meanwhile, truck-bound cargo lingered an average of 2.95 days in August, the highest since the 3.21 day-average during peak season last year. “In August, the increases in dwell times reflect the need for ongoing coordination…

17 Sep

Port of Long Beach Sets Monthly Container Volumes Record

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The Port of Long Beach in August experienced its busiest month on record, moving 913,873 TEUs, according to statistics released by the port Sept. 12. Last month’s cargo numbers were 33.9% higher than August 2023 and outpaced the former milestone set in May 2021 by 6,657 TEUs. Imports that moved through the Long Beach seaport in August soared 40.4% year-over-year to 456,868 TEUs, while exports increased by 12% to 104,646 TEUs. Empties also rose 33.7% to 352,360 TEUs, POLB data show. August’s cargo numbers marks the port’s third straight month of year-over-year growth and just the second time Long Beach…

27 Aug

Monthly Cargo Volumes Rise at Long Beach, Oakland Seaports

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The seaports in Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. saw increased cargo volumes last month, benefiting from retailers gearing up for the back-to-school and holiday seasons, according to recently released data. The Port of Long Beach saw its busiest July and third-busiest month ever with 882,376 TEUs last month, a 52.6% year-over-year jump from 2023, according to data released Aug. 14. It beat its July 2022 cargo record by 12.4%, the port said. Imports in July spiked 60.5% to 435,081 TEUs, while exports went up 16.3% to 104,834 TEUs, the data show. Long Beach moved 20% more cargo in the first…