- write 2 pages a reflection summary about the la port panel discussion. I have added some notes after watching it on youtube. Please research on major problems in La port such as big ships and etc.
- Plenary Port solutions panel discussion: (reflection summary) 2 pages single space
40% of the nation waterborne goods valued over than 60 billion dollars enter from los Angeles port
New emphasis on big ships, added more complexity to the supply chain
Big ships- double in size in less than 5 years. 20 stories tall wide as 12 lane freeway
Four football fields
3 company alliances are causing a ripple effect.
Jon Cagle The home depot said Lack of measurement and metrics is a significant problem. How to drive improvement if there is no metrics? Terminals, ocean carriers, and the whole port supply chain should try to improve communications.
Gene Seroka- CEO port of LA
Main focus of port of LA is to act as Landlord by collecting rents, and holding real-estate, however they are trying to make major improvements to the port
Capital plan of 2.6 billion dollars. To keep up the modernization to handle the large ship.
Different Road and tail enhancements projects
Zero and near zero emission technologies to improve air quality in the community 26 million projects. New ways to source power for terminals
Jon Slangerup CEO of port LB
Terminal development and rail
New electric terminal
New Bridge: 1.5 billion dollars- 15% of American goods pass this ship. helps the big ship transportation
