Seafarers can spend weeks at sea chaperoning the multitude of goods that arrive via ocean container vessels. The International Seafarers Center of POLB-LA provides important services for seafarers arriving in…
(B)logistics: Marine Exchange of Southern California
The Marine Exchange of Southern California has an important role to play for vessels frequenting the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Established over 90 years…
(B)logistics: LAX is the “Big Kahuna”
In this week’s (B)logistics, Mark Hirzel shares information about Los Angeles International Airport or LAX. Find out how the airport compares to the ocean port in terms of volume of…
(B)logistics: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Thoughts, Post-Election
Following the election, the Trans-Pacific Partnership hangs in the balance. The road to ratifying–or not ratifying–the trade agreement is laid out with specific requirements. If the US does not ratify…
(B)logistics: CBP Sends Compliance Letters, Introduces Surveys
Have you received a compliance letter from US Customs and Border Protection’s Regulatory Audit division? If so, then you may been selected to participate in a new CBP review process…
(B)logistics: Japanese Ocean Carriers Merge, Vessel Alliances Abound
The three largest Japanese ocean carriers, NYK, K-Line, and MOL announced a merger, which will create the sixth largest player in the ocean shipping business. Meanwhile, vessel sharing agreements (such…
(B)logistics: Is PierPass Passed its Prime?
PierPass was established in 2005 to help curb port and highway congestion in and around the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. However, is it still effective or has…
(B)logistics: FMC’s Supply Chain Innovation Team Will Benefit Shippers
A leader on the Federal Maritime Commission’s Supply Chain Innovation Team, Mark Hirzel, discusses how the group is hoping to transform port efficiency. Chassis providers, terminal and drayage operators, freight…
(B)logistics: Playing Hardball…Containers in Limbo, Ports Work to Increase Chassis Availability
The situation with Hanjin continues to be complicated – with limited chassis availability and shippers’ claims of additional charges incurred. The next Hanjin hearing, for Judge Sherwood, is on October…
(B)logistics: Recent History of ILWU-PMA Contracts
For decades the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association have worked together to extend West Coast port contracts. The current waterfront contract, which is set to expire…