port issues

How partial government shutdown impacts cold food industry

Marina Mayer

January 17, 2019

We are now in Week 4 of the partial government shutdown, with little to no resolution in sight.

14 port-related projects receive $229.23M in BUILD Infrastructure Grants

Direct funding for maritime infrastructure projects, including connections to ports, will improve freight mobility.

December 12, 2018

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced $1.5 billion in discretionary grant funding to 91 projects in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

International Association of Ports and Harbors expands world climate initiatives

These logistics chains should eventually contribute to a sustainable growth based on 3 pillars—social, environmental and economic pillars.

July 14, 2017

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The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), Japan, announced plans to integrate the World Port Climate Initiative (WPCI) in a wider World Ports Sustainability Programme (WPSP) to extend the scope from climate action to a full range of sustainability port development challenges.

Port of Long Beach opens Global Logistics Academy

The 4-year academy, conducted in partnership with the Long Beach Unified School District, is a “linked learning” school that brings together college prep academics, technical education and work-based training opportunities.

October 13, 2016

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Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., opened Port of Long Beach Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo High School.