LB Port backlog persists

LB Port backlog persists

Over 150 ships are currently at our ports, and they are not going anywhere anytime soon.  According to the Marine Exchange of Southern California Facebook page, 158 vessels were in…
Decade in the Making of State-of-the-Art Terminal

Decade in the Making of State-of-the-Art Terminal

Long Beach Container Terminal, The nations greenest container cargo facility, is complete after a decade of construction. They said it couldn’t be done. “They were wrong,” said Steven Neal, President…
Cargo Volume Dips in November

Cargo Volume Dips in November

Based on the data shared by the Port of Long Beach, cargo has declined due to continuing tariffs. It dropped to 3.5% last month. This was after the month of…

Port Receives $4.8 Million FEMA Security Grant

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded the Port of Long Beach with $4,777,500 million dollars. The purpose is to enhance safeguards at the port.…
Cargo decline at the Port of Long Beach

Cargo decline at the Port of Long Beach

As reported on our, previous article, China sanctions have the possibility of affecting the cargo imports and exports from/to the U.S. At the Port of Long Beach, it has been…
China on U.S. Maritime Expansion Sanctions

China on U.S. Maritime Expansion Sanctions

A U.S. Congressional Bill will be voted on next month, which will pose sanctions over companies that help China’s expansion overseas. If passed, it will not stop Chinese Maritime Activity.…
Happy National Maritime Day

Happy National Maritime Day

In honor of this day it is important to highlight the major role that the American Domestic shipping industry plays on the Pacific Northwest economy. Long Beach is the hub…