Container volumes in Oakland take a hit, highlights a Porttechnology news source.
The Port of Oakland dip in volumeThe Port of Oakland has reported a year-on-year container volume dip in August 2023.
According to the port, complete TEU handling fell 13.1 per cent in August 2023, to 135,253 TEU, from 155,682 TEU in August 2022.
Vessel calls have continued to increase into 2023, with 650 vessel contacts reported until the end of August, up 13 per cent from August 2022.
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Terminal Puerto Arica Implements N4 as the Site Triples Cargo Volume
With increasing customer demand, TPA upgraded its TOS to scale with its business
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Draft plan designed to keep most big rigs away from homes, improve safety
Port of Oakland and City officials are circulating a draft plan to reduce the impact of transport trucks on local streets. Called the West Oakland Truck Management Plan, it’s intended to improve the quality of life for the area’s residents.
Among the plan’s objectives:
http://container-news.com/oakland-plans-to-reduce-impact-trucks/