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Bridging the Needs of the Present and the Future
Commentary, West Coast Public and Policy & Advocacy
Bridging the Needs of the Present and the Future
Commentary, West Coast Public and Policy & Advocacy

By Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles

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Commentary, West Coast Public and Policy & Advocacy
The 2026 Olympia Legislative Session – It Could Have Been Worse
Facts and Figures, Maritime Operations, West Coast Public and Policy & Advocacy
The 2026 Olympia Legislative Session – It Could Have Been Worse
Facts and Figures, Maritime Operations, West Coast Public and Policy & Advocacy

By Jordan Royer, Vice President External Affairs, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

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Facts and Figures, Maritime Operations, West Coast Public and Policy & Advocacy
February 2026 Container Traffic at North American Ports
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
February 2026 Container Traffic at North American Ports
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
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Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Grit and Grace: Honoring Seafarers in the Face of Conflict
Commentary, West Coast Public and Policy & Advocacy
Grit and Grace: Honoring Seafarers in the Face of Conflict
Commentary, West Coast Public and Policy & Advocacy

By Laura Germany, Vice President, HR & Administration, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

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Commentary, West Coast Public and Policy & Advocacy
A Not So Happy Hour for America’s Wine Trade
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
A Not So Happy Hour for America’s Wine Trade
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations

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Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
U.S. West Coast Changing Shares of Containerized Trade
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
U.S. West Coast Changing Shares of Containerized Trade
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations

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Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Container Statistics for January 2026
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Container Statistics for January 2026
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
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Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Tree Nut Exports in a Time of War
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Tree Nut Exports in a Time of War
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations

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Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Tanks for the Chips, Taiwan
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Tanks for the Chips, Taiwan
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations

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Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
San Pedro Bay Ports Container Dwell Times for February 2026
Facts and Figures, Maritime Operations, Dwell Times
San Pedro Bay Ports Container Dwell Times for February 2026
Facts and Figures, Maritime Operations, Dwell Times

Explore February 2026 container dwell times at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, including improved truck and rail performance and supply chain efficiency.

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Facts and Figures, Maritime Operations, Dwell Times
January 2026 Container Traffic at North American Ports
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
January 2026 Container Traffic at North American Ports
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations

A detailed look at January 2026 container traffic across major North American ports, examining TEU volumes, year-over-year trends, and shifting regional trade patterns.

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Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Port of Long Beach Biodiversity Thrives Alongside Trade
Commentary, Reports and Studies
Port of Long Beach Biodiversity Thrives Alongside Trade
Commentary, Reports and Studies

By Dr. Noel Hacegaba, CEO of the Port of Long Beach

Trade and nature can coexist. Discover how the Port of Long Beach protects marine biodiversity while serving as a major gateway for global commerce.

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Commentary, Reports and Studies
2026 State of the Port of Oakland Outlines Key Objectives and Priorities
Commentary, Facts and Figures
2026 State of the Port of Oakland Outlines Key Objectives and Priorities
Commentary, Facts and Figures

By Laura Germany, President, Women in Logistics of Northern California & VP, HR & Administration, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

The 2026 State of the Port of Oakland highlights key priorities including infrastructure investment, cargo growth, sustainability, and strengthening the Bay Area supply chain.

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Commentary, Facts and Figures
Ferrous Metals Containerized Trade
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Ferrous Metals Containerized Trade
Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations

Explore trends in containerized ferrous metals trade, including scrap metal exports, global demand shifts, and their impact on U.S. ports and containerized cargo flows.

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Facts and Figures, Port Volumes, Maritime Operations
Oregon’s Choice: Portland or Coos Bay
Commentary, Advocacy and Opinions
Oregon’s Choice: Portland or Coos Bay
Commentary, Advocacy and Opinions

By Jock O’Connell, Economist

An analysis of Oregon’s container port debate—examining whether Portland’s Terminal 6 or a proposed Coos Bay intermodal port makes economic and strategic sense for West Coast trade.

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Commentary, Advocacy and Opinions

"Ports are the lifeblood of the West Coast economy, driving economic growth, creating thousands of jobs, and fostering global trade.”

— Mike Jacob, PMSA President

"The West Coast ports are gateways to global trade that are crucial for economic expansion and workforce stability.”

— Michele Grubbs, Vice President