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America’s Freight Is Under Attack. It Will Take All of Us to Protect It.
By Donna Lemm, Chief Strategy Officer, IMC Logistics
WA can’t close the door to innovation when it comes to clean fuels
By Jordan Royer, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, The Seattle Times
A Cautionary California Tale for the Pacific Northwest
By Jordan Royer, Vice President External Affairs, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
Don’t handcuff investment in L.A.’s leading economic engine
By Tim Jemal, Supply Chain Federation, and Robert Loya, Harbor Trucking Association
My Final Thoughts (on ISRs)
By Thomas Jelenić, Vice President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
The Future of Maritime: The Amazing Women in Maritime 2026
By Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manager, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
Southern California Ports Have Regained Their Growth Footing, But West Coast Gateways Still Have a Heavy Lift to Full Recovery
By Mike Jacob, President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
Southern California ports are posting record volumes, but Gulf and East Coast gateways are still winning the market share battle. Here's why.
Please Repeat After Me: Loads Count More Than Empties
By Jock O’Connell, Economist
Is Long Beach really closing in on LA? Not so fast. When you count only laden TEUs, the Port of Los Angeles holds a clear and consistent lead.
The Latest News on the Proposed Port Project at Coos Bay
What happened at the Coos Bay container terminal forum, and what didn't get answered. PMSA's update on Oregon's proposed new port project.
Making the case for immediate passage of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
By Jonathan Gold, Vice President, Supply Chain & Customs Policy, National Retail Federation
Organized retail crime costs the U.S. supply chain hundreds of millions annually. NRF's Jonathan Gold makes the case for why Congress needs to pass CORCA now.
Bridging the Needs of the Present and the Future
By Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
The Vincent Thomas Bridge is getting a full deck replacement — and Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka explains why that's just the beginning.
The 2026 Olympia Legislative Session – It Could Have Been Worse
By Jordan Royer, Vice President External Affairs, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
Grit and Grace: Honoring Seafarers in the Face of Conflict
By Laura Germany, Vice President, HR & Administration, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
Port of Long Beach Biodiversity Thrives Alongside Trade
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.
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.
Oregon’s Choice: Portland or Coos Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.