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.

Within a complicated global landscape, where interconnectedness is vital for business success, managing the intricacies of a supply chain on such a scale is undeniably expensive.

Back in the 19th century, wind-powered cargo ships were the workhorses of international trade. Then the steam engine came along and saw them superseded by much larger, coal-fired vessels.

The closing of such a large and well-established LTL carrier is very rare. The industry hadn’t felt the void of such a large company since Consolidated Freightways closed 20 years prior. So, what happened? Considering Yellow Corporation was the third largest LTL carrier, what happened to all the freight they handled?

Much like when the internet first came to be, people are amazed and uncertain about it. I often hear and see the same questions come up. What is the history of AI? When did it start? What exactly is AI? Is it just ChatGPT? What kinds of AI are there? Will AI take my job from me? Will AI take over the human race? (Definitely no to the last one!)

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

The Port of Los Angeles processed 939,597 Twenty-Foot Unit (TEUs) containers in July 2024, an increase over the 684,291 TEUs it processed in July 2023, according to Eugene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles.

Seaports play a critical role in global trade and economic growth as they handle the bulk of the world’s cargo. Further, with ongoing attacks on the Red Sea and rising geopolitical tensions, it is now more important than ever for port operators to have proper documentation in place for the efficient and effective management of their terminals.

Toyota is developing a next-generation solid-state battery that will have a range of 900 miles per charge and is projected to be in commercial development by 2027-2028, according to a Toyota spokesperson.

In an interview with AJOT, Adam Stern, Executive Director, Offshore Wind California (OWC), cited a number of California initiatives which he believes will speed up development of floating offshore wind farms and meet California’s ambitious goal of generating 25 gigawatts (GW) of electricity by 2045.