Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach, in collaboration with its maritime terminal operators, aims to bolster the number of two-way truck deliveries.
The port with its six container terminals – International Transportation Service, Long Beach Container Terminal, SSA Marine and Total Terminals International – is currently amid its strongest cargo surge in the port’s 109-year history.
The four companies that operate the port’s container terminals have committed to increasing the number of truck moves that pair an export container delivery with an import container pickup appointment during the same visit.
Working directly with truck drivers and customers, the port and its container terminal operators aim to improve the appointment system and maximise the number of these dual transactions.
Ultimately, the goal is to balance inbound and outbound cargo flow and this improve efficiency within the supply chaina.
Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero said: “Increasing the share of dual transacions will optimise truck deliveries, terminal appointments and chassis availability during this unprecedented time in the port’s history.
“We recognise the port’s unique advantage as Southern California’s gateway for trans-Pacific trade, and we are committed to leveraging those advantages for the benefit of all customers and stakeholders.”
With a goal of ensuring at least 50% of the port’s deliveries are dual transactions, all Long Beach terminal operators are implementing a system enhancements and encouraging trucking companies and drivers to drop off an empty container while picking up an imported container.
Long Beach Harbor Commission president Frank Colonna said: “Working with the marine terminal operators to prioritise dual transactions for our truckers is another example of how the amazing partnerships at Port of Long Beach work to provide stellar service to our customers.
“We hope this plan will cement our reputation as the port of choice for delivering cargo quickly, safely and efficiently.”
Long Beach marine terminal operators have already made significant strides to achieve dual transactions, with some terminals already achieving more than 70%.
While some exceptions apply, prioritising dual transactions should increase truck operation efficiencies while also help the port handle record cargo volumes triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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