Port of Los Angeles October Imports Tumble
October volume at the busiest U.S. seaport fell to its lowest level since 2009 as shippers sent cargo to alternate trade gateways to avoid potential disruptions from ongoing West Coast port labor talks, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said on Tuesday.The data comes as ocean trade activity returns to more normalized levels after booming in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis. Seaports like New York/New Jersey, Savannah and Houston have benefited from the uncertaintyâŚ
Port of LA Wins Presidential 'E Star' Award
The Port of Los Angelesâ Trade Connect program has earned the nationâs highest honor for promoting American export trade. The Port was among the 2013 honorees recognized for export sales or service during an âEâ Award ceremony at the U.S Department of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C. âI am delighted to be recognizing this yearâs Presidential âEâ Award winners for their outstanding contributions to U.S. exports and congratulate the Port of Los Angles on its outstanding export achievement,â said U.S. Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank, who presented the award.