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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
January 2026 Container Traffic at North American Ports
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.
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.
Ferrous Metals Containerized Trade
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.
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.
Who’s America’s Second Busiest Container Port?
A closer look at U.S. container port rankings, analyzing TEU volumes and the ongoing competition to claim the title of America’s second busiest port.
The Ports of Halifax and Mobile
Explore container trade at the Ports of Halifax and Mobile, analyzing TEU volumes, geographic advantages, and their roles in North American maritime logistics.
USWC Historic Shares of U.S. Containerized Trade
Explore historic trends in U.S. West Coast containerized trade shares, examining cargo shifts to East and Gulf Coast ports and the role of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
December 2025 TEUs
A detailed look at December 2025 container volumes at major Pacific Coast ports, analyzing inbound TEUs, year-over-year trends, and regional trade performance.
San Pedro Bay Ports Container Dwell Times for January 2026
How efficiently are containers moving through San Pedro Bay? This analysis reviews January 2026 truck and rail dwell times at the nation’s busiest port complex.
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.