As technology continues to advance, maritime software companies are adapting their products to the demands of today’s generation of mariners, longshoremen and naval architects. From programs that plan container stowage or maintenance routines and inspections to full-fledged ship design software, today’s systems are changing the interactions between hardware, software and the user….(More)
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Six months after it sent a letter to the Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore & Warehouse Union urging them to hammer out a labor contract, the National Retail Federation has done so again….(Read Full Article)
Truck Chassis Owners Adding to LA/LB Fleets
by Mark Edward Nero
As a result of talks aimed at relieving congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex, two truck chassis leasing companies, DCLI and TRAC, say they’ll add more than 3,000 chassis to their local fleet over the next few weeks to match supply and demand…(Read Full Article)
FMC Fines NVOCCs for Shipping Act Violations
by Mark Edward Nero
The Federal Maritime Commission said Oct. 10 that it has fined seven companies – including two on the West Coast – a total of $503,000 for alleged violations of the Shipping Act…(Read Full Article)
Boater Registration Open for POLA Holiday Parade
by Mark Edward Nero
Boaters are now eligible to register for the 52nd Annual Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade, taking place at 6 pm Sat., Dec. 6, in the Port of Los Angeles Main Channel…(Read Full Article)
The Center for International Trade and Transportation Town Hall Meeting 2014
Bigger ships. E-commerce. 3-D Manufacturing. Rising energy costs. Emerging markets. The way the world trade is changing…(Read Full Article)
