Port of Los Angeles to divert ships due to pandemic-fueled congestion
Following the COVID-19 outbreak, Port of Los Angeles decided to divert cargo ships to other destinations because of pandemic-fueled congestion, as Bloomberg news agency reported.
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As COVID-19 surges in LA ports, officials urge for dockworker vaccines
Nearly 700 dockworkers at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have contracted COVID-19 and hundreds more are taking virus-related leaves, increasing fears of a slowdown in the area’s economy.
Port of Los Angeles offers financial incentives to container terminal operators
The Port of Los Angeles is launching a new incentive program to move trucks faster and more efficiently through its terminals.
USNS Mercy unable to help overwhelmed LA hospitals due to dry-dock
Despite the increased COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles, the Navy hospital ship Mercy won’t be able to offer medical support, as it is dry-docked in Portland for its “scheduled maintenance.”
Port of LA, IBM to develop first-of-its-kind cyber resilience center
Security major IBM along with the Port of Los Angeles shake hands and inked an agreement in order to develop and operate a Port Cyber Resilience Center (CRC).
FMC launches investigation into lack of containers at major US ports
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC has launched a probe into liner activity in the ports of New York, Los Angeles and Long Beach as shippers voice ever louder concern about the lack of available containers to shift their exports.
COVID-19 leads to digital solutions for future crisis management
The new normal is now ports turning to digitalization and technology to continue operations and trade flow, due to the COVID-19 measures and the global lockdown. The report includes smart steps to be taken so that the industry adapts to the new reality.
Ports partnership analyzes ports’ role in today’s supply chain
chainPORT group, a multilateral partnership of global ports, met on 21 and 22 September, discussing the evolving role of ports in today’s supply chain.
Fuel cargo imports increase at Port of LA
The Port of Los Angeles processed 961,833 TEUs in August, the first monthly cargo increase in a year. The 12% gain in cargo was driven by imports, which eclipsed 500,000 TEUs for the first time.
Port of LA to enhance supply chain via new data service
Port of Los Angeles plans to launch a new supply chain key dashboard data in order that all supply chain stakeholders have access and can use forward-looking information to better plan and prepare for inbound cargo.
