Stas Margaronis

On September 30th, the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), representing employers at U.S. East and Gulf ports, said it and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) “have traded counter offers related to wages.”

Oct 01, 2024 • View Full Blog

Vard, the Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer, is working with sister company Seaonics to develop Ocean Charger, offshore wind turbine-based battery charging, primarily designed for Service Operation Vessels, (SOVs) that service offshore wind farms.

Sep 25, 2024 • View Full Blog

Matt Schrap, CEO Harbor Trucking Association (HTA) and Matt LeDuq, CEO Forum Mobility, which is developing truck charging stations, both agreed that truck charging infrastructure is a key element in supporting zero emission trucking in California and should have been prioritized by new California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.

Sep 24, 2024 • View Full Blog

The U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), representing employers at U.S. East and Gulf ports, says the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) refuses to meet to discuss a new agreement with the current contract set to expire on September 30th, 2024.

Sep 23, 2024 • View Full Blog

At the Port’s September 18th media briefing Eugene Seroka noted that several factors are currently driving the surge of business at the Port of Los Angeles

Sep 19, 2024 • View Full Blog

Speaking at a media briefing on September 12, 2024, Cordero and Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Long Beach said the remainder of 2024 looks promising for the Port...

Sep 13, 2024 • View Full Blog

The contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance is set to expire on Sept. 30.

Sep 13, 2024 • View Full Blog

On August 27th, Clerc spoke to reporters at the newly built containership Alette Maersk naming ceremony. The ceremony occurred at the Port of Los Angeles after the vessel sailed from China to Los Angeles on green methanol fuel.

Aug 28, 2024 • View Full Blog

The APM Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles has completed a major upgrade deploying new automated battery /diesel powered straddle carriers that move containers from ships (via ship to shore cranes) and then to and from trucks in as little as 35 minutes, according to Denson White, APMT Los Angeles Chief Commercial Officer.

Aug 27, 2024 • View Full Blog

Both railroads have said that they will lock out their workers on Thursday, August 22nd, if last minute talks with the Teamsters Union fail.

Aug 22, 2024 • View Full Blog