Maritime Insights

By Thomas Jelenić, Vice President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

This article explores the renewed collaboration between the ports, industry, labor and regulators in Southern California — proving that when stakeholders unite behind clear infrastructure and emissions frameworks, shared goals like decarbonization and cargo growth become achievable. Join us in supporting this balanced future.

By Jacqueline M. Moore, Vice President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

In 2024, the San Pedro Bay port complex achieved historic cargo growth while sustaining ambitious air quality targets under the Clean Air Action Plan. Diesel particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides all remain far below 2005 baselines, even as throughput surges. Discover how ports can expand and decarbonize together.

The World Shipping Council has launched its Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, which monitors the global liner fleet’s transition to renewable and lower-emission fuels. As of September 2025, more than 350 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are active, with orders accelerating toward a low-carbon future. Explore the trends shaping shipping decarbonization.

In September 2025, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw declines in container volumes year-over-year, but still posted gains compared to 2019. Other major U.S. and Canadian seaports showed divergent trends. Explore full port comparisons and regional performance in this latest analysis.