Port of Long Beach marine terminals announced that they are open and continue operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, having regular vessel calls and scheduled work shifts continuing at the nation’s second-busiest seaport.
Specifically, the port’s marine terminals are receiving vessel calls and workers are transferring cargo off and on ships under the health-protective directives established by the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection, with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The port ensures that it focuses on the utmost protection of the well being of its workforce, while all stakeholders are working diligently to ensure that cargo operations continue, maintaining a vital link in the supply chain to ensure everyday goods continue to be available to Americans.
Similarly, Port of Oakland along with Oakland International Airport in California said that will remain operational despite an Alameda County shelter-in-place order.
In addition, to slow the spread of the virus, the Port Administration Building, Joint Security Command and Control Center and Maintenance Facility are closed to the public through March 31, 2020, or until further notice.
Yet, the port continues its administrative functions, while all communications and meetings with Port of Long Beach staff will take place online or via phone. Port staff members are at work and will continue to facilitate cargo operations.
Among others, Port of Antwerp recently reported that the Prime Minister asked from major sectors of industry, including the port, to continue operations.
Concluding, Chinese ports managed to slightly recover, as offloading operations are returning to their normal working conditions and severe traffic congestion is easing.
