Robert Loya has seen up close how the dynamic between trade associations and members works, and how different it is from being employed at a carrier.
September 2, 2025West Coast ports News Updates
Ports See Strong July Cargo Gains From Tariff Frontloading
The Port of Los Angeles reported its busiest month on record with container volume increasing 8.5% to 1,019,837 20-foot-equivalent units from 939,600 last year.
August 27, 2025Port of Oakland Drayage Carriers Shut Down After 40 Years
Two longtime stalwarts of the drayage community serving the Port of Oakland and beyond closed their doors in recent weeks after around four decades in business each.
August 5, 2025Oregon Backs $100 Million Coos Bay Container Terminal
Oregon lawmakers on June 30 approved $100 million for a new container terminal at the Port of Coos Bay, propelling the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port from proposal to construction plan.
July 7, 2025Reservation System at Ports Cuts Ship Emissions by Up to 24%
Researchers have calculated that the containership reservation system at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is paying a climate dividend.
June 3, 2025US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts
U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.
May 29, 2025California Awards Tax Credits for Port, Hydrogen Projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded a $1.5 million tax credit for a hydrogen fuel facility and a $800,000 credit to expand Port Hueneme’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.
May 5, 2025Port Leaders Warn Tariffs to Bring ‘Radical Uncertainty’
Leaders of West Coast ports warned that a sharp drop in ship traffic tied to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods will threaten jobs, raise prices and ripple through the economy.
May 2, 2025Ports Post Cargo Growth in March, but Possible Slowdown Looms
Container volume grew at U.S. ports in March despite uncertainty around tariffs.
May 1, 2025Trade News: Port Fee Plans Could Upend Supply Chain
In addition to uncertainty around tariffs, other less-publicized issues are threatening to upend global supply chains. Â
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