Executive director of the Port of Los Angeles on the backlog at U.S. ports
Gene Seroka
Posted on September 29, 2021
Gene Seroka of Port of Los Angeles joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of U.S. ports and how he thinks the U.S. can fix the supply chain bottleneck.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $498 million investment to modernize America’s ports and help secure America’s maritime dominance. From coastal seaports and Great Lakes ports to inland river ports—Secretary Duffy is delivering critical funding to bolster these gateways that keep America’s supply chain moving. The Maritime Administration (MARAD)’s Port Infrastructure Development… Read More
By Kavya Ramesh South Carolina Ports has finished phase one of its comeback plan and is now in phase two, President and CEO Micah Mallace said Tuesday at the State of the Port address at the Charleston Area Convention Center. Port leaders, shippers, ocean carriers, maritime partners and elected officials attended. Nearly 1,200 people filled… Read More
The Ministry of Ports and Airports has structured decarbonization and energy transition initiatives aligned with the environmental requirements of the Mercosur-European Union agreement. The Sustainability Policy, established in 2025, and the Pact for Sustainability, with over 30 companies adhering, aim to reduce emissions and modernize Brazilian port infrastructure. Ports such as Suape (PE), Santos (SP),… Read More
Brazilian ports are implementing equipment electrification, renewable energy, and low-carbon fuels to reduce emissions. The Suape Complex (PE) hosts Latin America’s first 100% electric container terminal, increasing logistics capacity by 55%. The Port of Santos has used an Onshore Power Supply system since 2024, while Paranaguá invests in solar energy and rail logistics. Sustainability is… Read More
Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) announced it is acquiring a controlling stake in Hanwha Philly Shipyard, bringing the shipyard under HDUSA’s leadership and governance structure and strengthening its presence in the U.S. shipbuilding and defense market. The announcement follows HDUSA establishing a presence at the shipyard earlier this year to transition it into a dual-use yard… Read More