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 Advisory Committee […]
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 House and Senate […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 Lake East […]
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 carriers dictated the chassis that could be […]
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. […]
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.
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? Cooperation? Government involvement? We will find out soon enough. The two sides […]
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Starting next Monday, March 7th, the Port of Oakland, in collaboration with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), is opening a pop-up empty container yard at Howard Terminal. This 22-acre facility will act as a relief valve for […]
Last month, Oakland’s City Council voted to approve the environmental impact report (EIR) paving the way for Howard Terminal to be converted into an Oakland A’s ballpark, hotel, high-rise condominiums, and retail and restaurant complex. Apparently, nowhere in […]
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT Owen Gray, a 56-year-old Reno-ite, rowed solo across the Atlantic to raise money for Okizu, a nonprofit supporting families impacted by childhood cancer. The funds Owen raises will help Okizu rebuild a camp […]
Bees are on the move, but not in the way you might think. They are moving by truck. 600 beehives housing a total of 18 million bees are on their way, by truck, from Georgia to California, and […]
HIGH BEAMS The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently approved adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights. This technology focuses the headlights on the dark areas like the driver’s lane and roadside and lowers the light’s intensity when there […]
Another deer video for you. This one breaks both the high jump and long jump records. I think we have gold medal winner there.
There is considerable attention being paid to the supply chain right now. Let’s be candid…supply chain is interesting, and we are happy it is finally getting the due it deserves. Here is a snapshot of some of the […]
The labor contract governing port operations on the entire west coast is set to expire on July 1, 2022. Early last month, the ILWU met to discuss their strategy for negotiations. Automation is expected to be the main […]
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The Port of Oakland’s users have been suffering all year with the lack of the vessel calls. The long delays in Southern California have resulted in ocean carriers bypassing Oakland and heading back to Asia as quickly as […]