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2026 State of the Port of Oakland Outlines Key Objectives and Priorities

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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Maritime Industry Successfully Protects Whales Through Voluntary Partnerships

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

Learn how the maritime industry is protecting endangered whales through voluntary vessel speed reduction partnerships that have reduced ship-strike risks, cut harmful emissions, and strengthened collaboration among carriers, regulators, and California environmental programs.

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Port of Los Angeles Charts Path for Growth at 11th Annual State of the Port with Record-Breaking Attendance

By Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manager, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

Discover how the Port of Los Angeles set a record with more than 920 attendees at the 11th Annual State of the Port event, where industry leaders gathered to discuss robust 2025 cargo performance, major growth strategies, sustainability initiatives, and future infrastructure investments to strengthen America’s busiest seaport.

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Record Volumes, Efficiency Gains, and Environmental Apex Amidst the Chaos: Los Angeles and Long Beach Seaports Close Out 2025 with Historic Achievement

By Mike Jacob, President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

Explore how the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach closed out 2025 with historic achievements—record cargo volumes, operational efficiency gains, and leading environmental performance across the nation’s busiest seaport complex despite market volatility and trade uncertainty.

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