Richard Berkowitz, Director of Operations of the Transportation Institute (www.trans-inst.org), recently made us aware of a particularly difficult workforce development issue – one that should have the attention of every legislator of every coastal state. Berkowitz recently drafted a policy briefing at the request of industry members who sought a more coordinated effort to influence policy makers.
As Mr. Berkowitz notes, US-flag maritime interests have long made a priority of recruiting and hiring sea service veterans with maritime-related watch-standing capabilities and ratings… (More)
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Maritime Economic Impact Study
by Mark Edward Nero
Three Seattle and King County organizations have released an economic impact study on the effect of the maritime industry on the State of Washington. The Washington State Maritime Cluster Economic…(Read Full Article)
LA Port Truckers Stage 3-Day Strike
by Mark Edward Nero
Drayage truck drivers working for three companies near the Los Angeles-Long Beach harbor complex began a three-day strike on Nov. 18, alleging that they have been the victims of unfair treatment…(Read Full Article)
Logistics Company Acquires Port of Quincy Land
by Mark Edward Nero
Diamond Logistics Northwest (DLNW) is buying about 18 acres from the Port of Quincy, Washington, on the Columbia River, for future expansion of its cross-docking and load consolidation….(Read Full Article)
Oakland Port Truckers Threaten to Go on Strike
by Mark Edward Nero
The Port of Oakland Truckers Association, a self-organized group of owner-operator truckers, is threatening to go on strike by the end of the month if the port won’t help pay for anti-pollution truck retrofits…(Read Full Article)
LB Port Cancels Cargo Fee
by Mark Edward Nero
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Nov. 18 followed in the footsteps of the Port of Los Angeles and voted unanimously to officially repeal a cargo fee that has been on the books since 2008…(Read Full Article)