Up Close Truck 012We are excited to usher in a new year.  It may sound crazy, but we’re looking forward to another year of changes and challenges as those are things that make logistics fun.

One notable change for 2014:  A significant California Air Resources Board (CARB) drayage truck retirement deadline went into effective January 1, 2014.  In order to serve any of the ocean and rail terminals in the state, one must be driving a model-year engine 2007 or newer truck. 
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One notable challenge for 2014:  The contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the employer group, Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), expires on June 30, 2014.  It is expected jurisdiction will be a key factor in the discussions.  The ILWU sees every job performed at the marine terminals as a job belonging to the ILWU.  We have seen several battles over the jurisdiction of jobs on both coasts over the past year which have resulted in work stoppages and legal action. 

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TALKING TOUGH

The above video was posted to social media outlets earlier week by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It demonstrates their determination not to "kneel down" to US pressure for a trade agreement as well as try to gain support from their citizens and other nations....

MAY DAY!!!

The marine terminals in Oakland will be closed today in recognition of May Day (ie, International Workers' Day). The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) repurpose their monthly stop-work meeting (normally held the second shift of the third Thursday of...

CARB UPDATE

As we previously reported, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew their waiver request with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule. The good news, without a waiver, CARB cannot enforce the rule. The bad news, the...

SAFE TRAVELS

Between May 1 and December 31, the ocean shipping industry participates in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) voluntary speed reduction program to protect the whales off of California's coastline. Hats off to Yang Ming and all participants.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful ladies out there. Whether you are a mother or an important motherly figure to someone, you deserve to be celebrated. Enjoy your day on Sunday, May 11th. We hope you are able to enjoy what you love with those you love.

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