It has been a quiet month on the labor negotiation front. The sides continue to meet and hammer through the details, and the West Coast waterfront continues to operate without labor disruptions. All good news.
We are hopeful an agreement will be reached in the next month or two.
As we reflect on 2025 and aspire for 2026, we want to take the opportunity thank you all. To our customers, your trust in us is never taken for granted and is always appreciated. To our drivers and partners, your commitment to safely delivering cargo shines and is...
As you remember, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its zero emissions program, ACF, and the Feds nixed CARB's companion program, ACT. We knew CARB would not go quietly into the night, and they have begun to formulate their next plan. Some of their...
Congratulations to Dr. Noel Hacegaba who was named the Executive Director of the Port of Long Beach. Mr. Hacegaba has been with the port for fifteen years, most recently as its Chief Operating Officer. He takes over from Mario Cordero who retired at the end of 2025.
There has been much back and forth on the subject of non-domiciled commercial drivers licenses (CDL) and recap is in order: September 29, 2025: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) interim final ruling went into effect requiring drivers to be...
SHE SAILS Kudos to CMA CGM for developing a recruitment program aptly named "She Sails" to increase the number of female seafarers in its ranks. The program has been successful, doubling the number of women working on vessels from 200 to 403 in its first year. ...