Posted to U.S. West Coast Trade
(by
John McLaurin)
on
March 26, 2019
Over the years the Port of Oakland has enjoyed a reputation for solid management, responsiveness and innovation. It has been well-deserved as demonstrated by its environmental achievements, high volume of ship calls and balanced growth in import and export cargo at the seaport.
Posted to U.S. West Coast Trade
(by
John McLaurin)
on
January 16, 2019
Semper Paratus. Always Ready. It is the motto of the United States Coast Guard. It defines both the institution and the commitment of the individual women and men of the Coast Guard. Selfishly, it has also become the expectation of the rest of us that rely on the U.S. Coast Guard for help.
Posted to U.S. West Coast Trade
(by
John McLaurin)
on
November 17, 2017
Thanksgiving marks the start of serious shopping for the holiday season.Black Friday, Cyber Monday and deep discounts will motivate tens of millions of American's to purchase presents for friends, loved ones and colleagues.And of those millions upon millions of American consumers…
Posted to U.S. West Coast Trade
(by
John McLaurin)
on
October 17, 2017
Everyone who touches or relies on freight for a job in Southern California will be impacted by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).Its impact will be transformative. Given the CAAP’s long-reach, the question…
Posted to U.S. West Coast Trade
(by
John McLaurin)
on
September 20, 2017
In its official comment letter to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) requested the $14-plus billion Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update focus on commercially available technology supported by national or state emissions standards…
Posted to U.S. West Coast Trade
(by
John McLaurin)
on
June 1, 2017
California is a state with a long history of dancing to its own tune.We are innovators in culture, fashion, entertainment, business, technology and government regulation.Today, California has an environmental regulatory vision. And at times…
Posted to U.S. West Coast Trade
(by
John McLaurin)
on
February 17, 2017
In 2016, a jury awarded a woman $3.6 million in a gender discrimination lawsuit filed against the Puget Sound Pilot Commission, a Washington State agency. The woman, a former deep draft vessel master, was awarded the money after she was denied a state pilot license.
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