Oakland gets another first port service

Top US West Coast ports have received over US$ 170 million from the Harbor Maintenance Tax Fund, despite historically minimal federal investment.

The west coast has some work to do to win back cargo re-routed to the gulf and east coasts, but there were encouraging signs at the Port of Los Angeles in June.

Steep decline partly attributable to the return of services to Los Angeles that were moved to Long Beach in 2022.

Grants provide funding for infrastructure upgrades, including $450M to support zero emissions projects, and $350M for grade separation at rail crossings.

Six Sany RTGs will arrive at a west coast port later this year as terminal operators look for more competition in the crane market.

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have announced a “tentative agreement” on a new labour contract.