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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
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Port of Long Beach Crane Operators Set New Single-Shift Cargo Record

A pair of crane operators at the Port of Long Beach on the U.S. West Coast have set a new productivity record for moving the most cargo using a

June 13, 2018
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Saturday, April 21, 2018
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U.S. Questions COSCO’s Takeover of Long Beach Terminal -Report

(Reuters) – A U.S. national security review has raised concerns about a takeover by China’s COSCO Shipping Holdings Co of a large container

April 21, 2018
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Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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The Port of Long Beach Just Had Its Best First Quarter Ever

The second busiest container port in the United States just had its first best quarter ever. The Port of Long Beach kicked off 2018 with its marine terminals

April 11, 2018
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Monday, November 13, 2017
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Port of Long Beach Dedicates New Fireboat ‘Vigilance’

The Port of Long Beach has commissioned into service the second of two new fireboats that now rank among some of the most powerful fireboats in the world.

November 13, 2017
Total Views: 187

Monday, June 12, 2017
Port of Long Beach Reports Record-Breaking May on Economic Gains, Shipping Alliance Changes
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Port of Long Beach Reports Record-Breaking May on Economic Gains, Shipping Alliance Changes

New vessel-sharing alliances and increased use of terminals pushed the number of containers flowing through the Port of Long Beach in May to a record high for

June 12, 2017
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
Shipping Can and Must Prevent Another Bankruptcy, FMC Chief Warns
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Shipping Can and Must Prevent Another Bankruptcy, FMC Chief Warns

By Gavin van Marle in Long Beach (The Loadstar) – The entire shipping industry – carriers and their customers and suppliers – need to come together

March 2, 2017
Total Views: 11

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
U.S. Judge Approves Hanjin Terminal Sale
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U.S. Judge Approves Hanjin Terminal Sale

By Jim Christie SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Bankrupt South Korean shipping line Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd won U.S. court approval at a hearing on

January 18, 2017
Total Views: 52

Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Commission Weighs MSC Offer for Hanjin Shipping Terminal at Port of Long Beach
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Commission Weighs MSC Offer for Hanjin Shipping Terminal at Port of Long Beach

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners is set to consider an offer from a unit of Mediterranean Shipping Company to purchase Hanjin Shipping’s

December 21, 2016
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports Team Up With Maersk to Track Emissions and Energy Efficiency of Ships
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Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports Team Up With Maersk to Track Emissions and Energy Efficiency of Ships

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has teamed up with container shipping giant Maersk on a new project that aims to track vessel emissions and energy

November 9, 2016
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
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Port of Long Beach Container Volumes Weighed Down by Hanjin Bankruptcy

Container volumes at the Port of Long declined 16.6 percent year-over-year in September as the effects of the Hanjin bankruptcy reached West Coast ports, the

October 12, 2016
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
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Long Beach Cargo Volume Sinks 7 Percent

Container volume at the Port of Long Beach was down 7.7 percent in July compared to the same month in 2015, when harbor terminals handled a record amount of

August 17, 2016
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Ship Photos of the Day – Port of Long Beach’s Powerful New Fireboat ‘Protector’
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Ship Photos of the Day – Port of Long Beach’s Powerful New Fireboat ‘Protector’

The Port of Long Beach has welcomed into service the first of two new state-of-the-art fireboats that will the port help become more ‘big ship’

June 8, 2016
Total Views: 365

Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Port of Long Beach Chief Sees More Pain for Shipping Lines
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Port of Long Beach Chief Sees More Pain for Shipping Lines

By Andy Hoffman (Bloomberg) — Global container shipping lines face one or two more years of pain as the industry consolidates amid overcapacity and

May 24, 2016
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
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Port of Long Beach Off to Strong Start in 2016

Cargo shipments at the Port of Long Beach were up 6.1 percent for the first three months of 2016 compared to the same period last year, starting the year

April 14, 2016
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Thursday, March 17, 2016
Port of Long Beach Expecting 5% Cargo Growth in 2016
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Port of Long Beach Expecting 5% Cargo Growth in 2016

By Edward Krudy NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) – The Port of Long Beach, the second largest port in the United States, will see 5 percent growth in cargo

March 17, 2016
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Thursday, February 18, 2016
SPOTD: Megaship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Returns to U.S.
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SPOTD: Megaship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Returns to U.S.

The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, the largest container ship ever to dock in North America, returned to Southern California Thursday for its second U.S. visit and

February 18, 2016
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Monday, October 12, 2015
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Port of Long Beach Sets Another Cargo Record

  The Port of Long Beach last month achieved its busiest September ever, closing out a record quarter in the port’s 104-year history. Measured by

October 12, 2015
Total Views: 87

Wednesday, October 7, 2015
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Ship Photos of the Day – Port of Long Beach Annual Photo Contest Winners

The Port of Long Beach has announced the winners of its third annual community photo contest. The unique program, on exhibit at the Museum of Latin American

October 7, 2015
Total Views: 37

Friday, September 11, 2015
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Port of Long Beach Breaks Cargo Volume Record Again in August

  Another record at the Port of Long Beach as cargo volume once again breaks its all-time cargo volume record for the second month in a row. The Port

September 11, 2015
Total Views: 27

Tuesday, September 8, 2015
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Record Long Beach Port Traffic Shows Strength in U.S. Demand

  By James Nash and Matthew Winkler (Bloomberg) — Electronics, auto parts and clothes from Asia are streaming through the second-busiest U.S. port

September 8, 2015
Total Views: 43
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