Historic $27 Million Grant Boosts California Ports’ Data Systems

Ports of California

The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has awarded an unprecedented $27 million to enhance data system development and interoperability across California’s five major containerized ports. This groundbreaking state-level funding aims to improve data functionality within the statewide port network, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s logistics infrastructure. Strengthening California’s Role in Global Trade California’s ports, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, … Read More

Port-Customs Miscommunications Increase Congestion

Port of Los Angeles

As if it was not enough, U.S. Ports face a gap in their communication with U.S Customs and Border Protection. As a result, the Ports are not informed about the arrival of nonscheduled charters  resulting in some vessels being anchored for more than a month. 

Better Start your Holiday Shopping Now, Otherwise, it may be too late.

Holiday Shopping

According to creditcards.com, 27% of the shoppers are planning to begin their holiday buying in September. This year, due to the  Shipping Peak Season, you should highly consider being part of that percentage; otherwise, you may not find gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, or other winter holidays. The current increase in peak season volumes paired with Covid-19  has disrupted the regular activity in the global supply … Read More