Solid Import Volumes Still Flow Through Port of Long Beach
The head of the U.S.’s second-busiest container seaport said he has seen no letup in import volumes, though there may be some slowing in coming months as high inflation and growing services spending threaten to temper consumer demand for goods.
April 7, 2022Toyota Plans Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant at Long Beach
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Escalate Clean Air Plan
Aggressively deploying zero and near-zero emissions trucks and cargo-handling equipment is one of the core strategies proposed by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, in the next version of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan.
November 21, 2016Duane Kenagy Appointed Interim CEO of Port of Long Beach
The Board of Harbor Commissioners approved Duane Kenagy to become interim CEO at the Port of Long Beach, California, while the search for a permanent replacement is under way.
September 22, 2016Top Two US Ports Have Mixed Results for August Container Traffic
The top two ports in the United States reported mixed results for container traffic during August before the Hanjin Shipping Co. bankruptcy, according to figures released Sept. 15.
September 15, 2016Port of Long Beach CEO Slangerup to Resign
Jon Slangerup announced his resignation as CEO of the Port of Long Beach, effective Oct. 28, to take another executive position at an aviation technology company.
September 9, 2016California Port Cargo Dips Slightly in June
International container traffic through California ports dipped slightly overall in June as global freight flows softened.
July 14, 2016Port of Long Beach Chief Sees More Pain for Shipping Lines
Global container shipping lines face one or two more years of pain as the industry consolidates amid overcapacity and weaker demand, according to the Port of Long Beach’s CEO.
May 24, 2016Port of Long Beach Explores Cutting Truck Traffic, Boosting Rail
The Port of Long Beach, California, has started to study the feasibility of shipping more incoming cargo to the Inland Empire by shorthaul rail.
April 20, 2016Panama Canal Expansion a Primary Concern for New Port of Long Beach Chief Executive
The implications of a wider Panama Canal on U.S. port operations, ongoing labor issues, mitigating congestion and boosting infrastructure are among the top concerns facing the Port of Long Beach, its new chief executive said last week.
July 14, 2014