Happy Chinese New Year and Gung Hay Fat Choy! On February 17th, we will be ushering in the Year of the Horse. More precisely, it is the Year of the Fire Horse, which is quite rare as it only comes around once every...
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AGAIN?!?!
In the wake of the failed attempt to build a waterfront stadium for the A's (along with a housing and retail development), the Port of Oakland in September 2024 initiated a request for proposal for the redevelopment of...
THE JONES’
At their respective state of the port luncheons, both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach announced plans to grow by building new container terminals, expanding existing terminals and creating support...
CONTENTIOUS CDLs CONTINUED
Last month we provided the below timeline on what has transpired on the subject of non-domiciled commercial drivers licenses (CDL). This month, we added updates to the timeline. September 29, 2025: The Federal Motor...
FMC’S NEW CHAIR
Laura DiBella was sworn in as a Federal Maritime Commissioner on January 6, 2026 and was appointed as chair last week. Before being tapped for the FMC, Ms. DiBella was formerly Florida's Secretary of Commerce. We...
FMC ON CHASSIS CHOICE
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has opened a formal investigation into ocean carrier chassis practices for potential violations of the Shipping Act which "unjustly and unreasonably restrict truckers and shippers...
CARB CHECKED
The California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Clean Truck Check (CTC) program was partially approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA approved CARB's plan to smog test trucks registered in California...
ELP
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) began enforcing English Language Proficiency (ELP) on January 1, 2026. The CHP officer will conduct an assessment which includes: An interview to determine the driver's ability to...
NAME THAT PART
Do you know what this part is? Hint, it is something used in truck or container transportation. Play "Name That Part" on our Facebook page. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess.
PANAMA CONTRACT
The Supreme Court of Panama ruled the contracts held by Hong Kong's CK Hutchinson to operate ports at both ends of the canal are unconstitutional. Maersk's terminal arm APM Terminals will operate the both facilities...
LOBSTER ROLLS
Cargo theft is on the rise. Thieves are getting more organized and sophisticated by the day. We have highlighted Guy Fieri's tequila and Shaq's SUV. Now, it is lobster. Be especially careful and diligent out there...
ELECTRIC SLIDE
Trapac's terminal in Oakland welcomed two new all-electric ship-to-shore cranes. The cranes were shipped from Ireland in sections and will be assembled on-dock. The new cranes will be big enough to handle the largest...