West Coast Port Perspective During a Pandemic: Oakland and the Export Challenge - Global Supply Chain Week
The Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have received the lion's share of attention related to supply chain disruptions, but the pandemic has not been easy for all ports. The Port of Oakland is also grappling with how to manage COVID infections in the freight workforce, equipment shortages, congestion and rail delays, but it also has unique challenges related to ocean carrier schedules and agriculture exports. We will discuss how the port community and officials are coping with the new environment and whether shippers can expect more reliable service in 2022.Bryan Brandes, Maritime Director at the Port of Oakland, is joined by Eric Kulisch, FreightWaves Reporter, in this fireside chat.
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The Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have received the lion's share of attention related to supply chain disruptions, but the pandemic has not been easy for all ports. The Port of Oakland is also grappling with how to manage COVID infections in the freight workforce, equipment shortages, congestion and rail delays, but it also has unique challenges related to ocean carrier schedules and agriculture exports. We will discuss how the port community and officials are coping with the new environment and whether shippers can expect more reliable service in 2022.Bryan Brandes, Maritime Director at the Port of Oakland, is joined by Eric Kulisch, FreightWaves Reporter, in this fireside chat.
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