Port of Los Angeles Issues Statement on Box Incident
The following information was released by the Port of Los Angeles:Because our facilitation of a safe and secure supply chain is top priority at the Port of Los Angeles, the incident involving an export-bound shipping container that exploded inside a marine terminal storage area here on October 30 is of paramount concern to the Los Angeles Harbor Department and Los Angeles Port Police. Preliminary analysis by the Los Angeles Port Police Hazardous Materials Unit, Los Angeles Police…
ClassNK Publishes LH2 Carrier Guidelines
Classification society ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) Carriers for the safe constructions and operation of LH2 carriers based on provisions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Interim Recommendations. As a low carbon energy source, the use of hydrogen as a fuel is seen as a major possible solution to environmental problems caused by fuel emissions, the classification society said. As only water is discharged at the time of power generation, and can be manufactured from many different feed materials such as fossil fuel, water and others, hydrogen is a candidate for the “fuel of the future.” However…
Crowley Valid with C-TPAT
(C-TPAT) Program. validation audit, which can provide a host of benefits for customers. transfer of cargo from point of origin loading to delivery destination. Customs targeting and inspection of their shipments upon arrival in U.S. Ports. move to the head of the line for inspection scheduling. preference in restarting trade operations. Commissioner Robert Bonner. sector partnership program between U.S. worldwide supply chain. program's inception. threat awareness and personnel background clearances and identification. years," said Ed Alford, Crowley's Director of Security. security standards in the industry. manufacturers. validated. years. recognized by Customs. international operation areas. security regulations.
Georgia Ports Participate in C-TPAT
U.S. Sen. U.S. Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. organizations involved in global commerce. C-TPAT program," said Chambliss. strengthening their supply chains. federal regulatory agencies," said Doug J. Director. relationships that strengthen overall supply chain and border security. level of security be provided," said Marchand. Chambliss added. community. Manifest Procedures, and Conveyance Security. · Submit a supply chain security profile questionnaire to Customs. supply chain in accordance with C-TPAT guidelines. companies. war against terrorism," said Chambliss.
