Gene Seroka

Trump’s proposed US tariffs could impact Los Angeles port, director says

The proposed tariffs recommended by former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump could “change the landscape for the future” of the Port of Los Angeles, the port’s executive director Gene Seroka said recently during the monthly presentation of port volumes.

Should he be re-elected this November, Trump is proposing a 10% tariff across all imported goods and a 60% tariff on goods from China for the more than US$3 trillion worth of goods coming into the United States, according...

https://container-news.com/trumps-proposed-us-tariffs-could-impact-los-angeles-port-director-says/

RFP out for new Port of LA cruise center

Following up on the draft RFP that it issued back in January 2023, the Port of Los Angeles has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the construction and operation of a new Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal, and redevelopment and operation of the existing World Cruise Center. Proposals are due by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

“We have seen increased demand for cruises out of the LA waterfront over the last several years, with a record 1.3 million cruise passengers in 2023,” said the port’s executive...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/rfp-out-for-new-port-of-la-cruise-center/

Pacific green corridor ports agree partnership strategy

Green corridors first got a lot of attention at the COP26 summit in 2021 when the U.S. signed on to the Clydebank Declaration for Green Shipping Corridors (DGSC). Since then, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the San Pedro Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have been working on plans for a Pacific green corridor for quite a while.

Today, at COP28 in Dubai, the three port authorities unveiled a partnership strategy for a green and digital shipping corridor across the...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/pacific-green-corridor-ports-agree-partnership-strategy/

Port of Los Angeles ready for bountiful container volumes

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Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said a 55% year-over-year (y/y) increase in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-of-los-angeles-ready-for-bountiful-container-volumes

Dina Aryan-Zahlan takes new role at Port of Los Angeles

Veteran Port of Los Angeles engineer and infrastructure development expert Dina Aryan-Zahlan has been named the port’s deputy executive director of development, succeding Antonio Gioiello, who retired earlier this year.

“Dina is an inspiring leader and dedicated public servant who consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka. “Dina’s promotion is a testament to her hard work, innovative ideas and ability to drive...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/dina-aryan-zahlan-takes-new-role-at-port-of-los-angeles/

Port of Los Angeles executive director appointed to US policy advisory committee

The Office of the United States Trade Representative has appointed Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, to its Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee (IGPAC), a group tasked with providing policy advice on trade, investment, and development issues that have a significant impact on state and local governments in the United States.

The Committee is made up of general trade, investment, and development professionals. Seroka is one of ten new members appointed to the...

https://container-news.com/port-of-los-angeles-executive-director-appointed-to-us-policy-advisory-committee/

Port of Long Beach narrowly misses record August

While imports declined by more than 5%, progress moving empty containers off the docks helped propel the Port of Long Beach to a near-record August. 

The Southern California gateway in August moved 806,940 twenty-foot equivalent units, down just 764 TEUs — or 0.1% — from the same month a year ago, which was the port’s busiest August ever. 

Imports were down 5.6% to 384,530 TEUs, but exports were up 1.6% to 121,408 TEUs and empty containers moved through the port increased 7.2% to 301,001 TEUs. 

“We...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-of-long-beach-narrowly-misses-record-august

Long Beach sets record but East, Gulf Coast ports’ gains bigger

“Cargo continues to move at a record-setting pace and may not slow down anytime soon,” according to Mario Cordero, executive director of the Port of Long Beach. 

The port on California’s San Pedro Bay recorded its busiest April ever. Its neighbor, the Port of Los Angeles, had the second-busiest April in its history even though it posted a year-over-year cargo volume decrease. But the strongest performances in April took place at ports on the Gulf and East coasts.

The Port of Long Beach last month...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/long-beach-sets-record-but-east-gulf-coast-ports-gains-bigger

Port of Los Angeles completes best first quarter in its history

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has handled 958,674 TEU in March, which is its third consecutive monthly cargo record, while the port completed its best first quarter ever, tracking 3.5% above last year’s record.

“With improved fluidity on our docks and fewer vessels waiting to enter the port, our terminals are processing cargo at record levels. Yet we’re not taking anything for granted. We’re using our Port Optimizer data to find developing issues and adjust to market demands,” commented POLA...

https://container-news.com/port-of-los-angeles-completes-best-first-quarter-in-its-history/

White House unveils freight data exchange to bolster supply chains

The White House announced on Tuesday a freight data exchange to be coordinated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Biden administration sees the exchange as the next step toward strengthening supply chains.

The Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) includes 18 initial participants including shippers, trucking, warehousing, logistics companies and ports.

“These key stakeholders will work together with the Administration to develop a proof-of-concept information exchange to ease...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-house-unveils-freight-data-exchange-to-bolster-supply-chains

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