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The Port of Los Angeles - A Gateway to Global Trade! 🚢 Did you know that the Port of Los Angeles is the largest port in the United States and one of the busiest in the world? - Located in San Pedro Bay, California, it spans 7,500 acres and handles 20% of all incoming cargo for the United States. - In 2022, it handled 9.9 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), making it the number one container port in the United States for the 22nd consecutive year. - The port is a significant contributor to the US economy, generating revenue of $294 billion and supporting nearly 1 million jobs in California and 3 million nationwide. The Port of Los Angeles is a testament to the importance of international trade and commerce in the US economy. Its success is a result of its strategic location, efficient operations, and commitment to innovation and sustainability. #PortOfLosAngeles #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain

We're mostly digital these days but our printed publications are available online now. You can order a printed version or download the PDF at no cost for U.S. TradeNumbers and a number of "port-specific" publications. On the digital side, updated monthly, a reminder that these 12 airports, seaports and border crossings sponsor their pages on our website (and theirs), making a great deal of data available at no cost: Miami International Airport Port Everglades Port Miami Brownsville International Bridges Houston Intercontinental Airport Pharr International Bridge Port Laredo Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Port of Eagle Pass Port of Los Angeles Los Angles International Airport Port of Hueneme Go to ustradenumbers.com. On the top, click on Data > Airports, Seaports, Border Crossings >Unlocked and then one of the ports. Other ports available by subscription.

📑 2024 TradeNumbers Publications are available! Download your complimentary copies for the following port's trade: Trade Brochures 📘 United States (sponsored by TD) 📘 Houston Airport System 📘 SeaPort Manatee 📘 Port Laredo 📘 Port of Los Angeles Executive Summaries 📙 Port Everglades 📙 Pharr Bridge 📙 City Of Eagle Pass 📙 Laredo Customs Full publication 📕 Port Laredo Look for highlights on these ports in the coming weeks. #TradeMatters #Exports #Imports Data-driven storytelling, made simple.

Found in Mobile Chamber's Membership Matters email... Forbes magazine just released its list of the nation’s top 10 fastest-growing U.S. ports over the last decade, and the Alabama Port Authority ranked second! The report also noted that the Port saw its trade more than double in the past decade. This is truly remarkable. So much of the growth and demand we are experiencing can be attributed to the increased activity at the Port. In a few short years, when the deepening and widening of the ship channel is complete, it will be deepest in the Gulf of Mexico.

📣 The long-awaited article on the acquisition of the Piraeus Port Authority-PPA/OLP-COSCO Shipping by COSCO SHIPPING Europe is here! This is the first article in a series on the Port of Piraeus. 💡 The aim of this article is to place COSCO's acquisition of the majority stake in the Port of Piraeus in a broader context, using a timeline of key events leading up to the purchase. 🛳 I hope you find it informative and please reach out with any questions, comments or feedback! Make sure to keep an eye out for future articles in this series. https://lnkd.in/dPHYPqYV

I am very excited about this article! As a Greek studying Chinese affairs, I have had many fascinating discussions about the Piraeus Port Authority-PPA/OLP-COSCO Shipping. The Port is at the heart of Sino-Greek relations, and makes Greece an important pillar of the Belt & Road Initiative, as China's gateway to Europe. This is just the first of many articles on the Port, which will offer a range of perspectives from administrative and legal to economic, geopolitical, and operational insights, providing a comprehensive understanding of the port's strategic significance. Let me know what you think! #greece #china #shipping #cosco #piraeus #blog #articles

A nice analytical piece from Linton Nightingale of Lloyd's List looking at the winners/losers amongst European/Mediterranean ports and terminals from the upcoming shipping alliance reshuffle. Essentially, a port hosting terminals in which these majors have a shareholding is good, and is clearly shown here. The article includes contributions from the Dynamar B.V. terminals database (and a certain analyst).

🌊 Ahoy mateys! Did you know that the top 5 ports in the US are responsible for over 40% of the country's total waterborne trade? That's right, the Port of South Louisiana, Houston, New York/New Jersey, Long Beach, and New Orleans are busy hubs for shipping and trade. ⚓️ 🚢 The maritime industry is a crucial part of the US economy, supporting over 23 million jobs and contributing over $5 trillion to the GDP. From importing goods to exporting American-made products, our ports keep us connected to the rest of the world. 🌎 🌊 So next time you see a cargo ship, remember the vital role our ports and maritime industry play in keeping our economy afloat. 🌊⚓️ #topports #maritimeindustry #shipping #trade #USports #economy #connectingtheworld #globaltrade 🚢🛥️🌎

Watch the latest Port Perspectives interview with South Carolina Ports President and CEO, Barbara Melvin. Barbara shares some of the innovative projects and ideas at the port and more. Watch the interview below! https://lnkd.in/eE__PWW2 #IAMPE #portperspectives #ports #shipping #southcarolina #maritime #planning #oceanshipping #strategicplan

There’s a popular saying in the maritime industry: “If you’ve seen one port, you’ve seen one port." The American Association of Port Authorities is the chief advocacy group for US seaports, and they know that each port has different cargo, industries served, operational methods, topographical and geographical benefits, infrastructure, intermodal capabilities and more! Read about our unified voice and impact here: