California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has proposed penalizing oil companies for perceived price gouging. His proposal ignores the fact the taxes and fees California imposes on fuel are the highest in the nation, the...
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
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A’S THROWN A CURVEBALL
The Oakland A's were thrown in a curveball in their desire to build a waterfront baseball stadium, high-rise condominiums and retail complex at what is the current the site of the Howard Terminal. The Seaport Planning...
OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT PROGRESSING
Yesterday, the US Senate unanimously approved the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022. In December (and again this past Tuesday), the House approved their version of OSRA. There are a few differences between the...
ELECTRIFICATION
We know the past couple of years have been particularly challenging in the logistics world. We have lived it right along with you. We came across this meme. It made us laugh, so we thought we would share.
DY-NO-MITE
A massive boulder, estimated to be two stories high, three stories wide and 458 tons, fell in a rockslide and blocked Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe last month. There was no way to move this baby, so CalTrans drilled holes...
FROM NORTHERN NEVADA
GONE FISHING Looking to leave the electrifying stress behind and do a little fishing? Here are some nearby places to throw in your line: Lake Davis Truckee River Little Truckee River Pyramid Lade Lake Almanor Topaz...
CHASSIS CHASING
The chassis...such a straightforward piece of equipment...a frame, tires, brakes, lights. But, do not let its simpleness fool you. Its uncomplicated design belies its complicated nature. A decade ago, the ocean...
FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT
FUEL PRICES We all see it at the pumps. Fuel prices have gone through the roof. Prices for diesel are up more $2.30/gallon since this time last year, and up more than $1.20/gallon since this time last month. That's a...
THE FEES HAVE IT
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach implemented their $10/20' and $20/40'+ Clean Truck Fee effective today. This fee will be collected for all container transactions not using a zero emission truck.
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
At the top of every logistics professional's mind is...what will the International Longshore & Warehouse Union's (ILWU) contract negotiations bring this summer? Slowdowns? Disruptions? Disputes? Surprises?...
NAME THAT PART
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