LBCC’s maritime program now open for registration
The classes cover the global logistics and supply chain industries; these classes generally require more education than a high school diploma, but less than a college degree.
Former dockworker, ILWU executive appointed to Harbor Commission
Bobby Olvera Jr., a fifth-generation dock worker and executive for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, will fill the remaining term of Lou Anne Bynum, who resigned in March after being appointed interim superintendent-president of Long Beach City College.
Mayor nominates two people to fill Harbor Commission seats
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia announced two nominations today for the Harbor Commission: Bobby Olvera, Jr. and Sharon Weissman.
‘This virus doesn’t have borders:’ Port official warns of pandemic’s future economic impact
In the U.S., the brunt of the outbreak seems far from over and companies have canceled supply orders as a result. “That has a domino effect on our economy. The concern is: Now, is this triggering a recession?” Port of Long Beach Director Mario Cordero said.
Port commissioners approve new truck fee; critics say it’s too low to curb emissions
Leaders at the Long Beach and Los Angeles ports on Monday approved a new entrance fee of $10 per 20-foot equivalent unit for trucks that fail to comply with low emissions standards yet to be set by the state.
Port of Long Beach launches new branding and website
Some of the website’s new features include optimization for tablet and smartphone users, social media integration, an interactive map, photo galleries, improved online forms and calendar, and an enhanced search function.
After yearlong delay, work on Toyota’s renewable power plant can resume at LB Port
The California Public Utilities Commission has cleared the way for a new type of renewable power plant to be built across the state, including at the Port of Long Beach where one is expected to fuel a new line of cleaner vehicles.
Cargo movement slows at ports of Long Beach, L.A. amid ‘coronavirus chaos’
Rail and truck activity at the Port of Long Beach is down about 25% percent, with many workers having little work to do.
Long Beach Port reports drop in incoming cargo
Dockworkers moved 599,985 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, 3.5% less than the same month last year.
Man pleads guilty to shipping banned equipment to Iran
Federal prosecutors allege the man tried to export the equipment on several occasions, including two attempts through the Port of Long Beach.