Pacific Marine Business News • Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Dwell Time at San Pedro Bay Ports Steady for Trucks, Down for Rail, Data Show; BC Ferries Investing in Bowen Island Terminal Upgrades

View this email in your browser Pacific Marine Business News  •  Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 Dwell Time at San Pedro Bay Ports Steady for Trucks, Down for Rail, Data Show In October, the average length of time that cargo lingered at the Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports before leaving by train remained steady, while average rail-bound cargo dwell time fell, according to data released Nov. 20 by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. > READ MORE BC Ferries Investing in Bowen Island Terminal Upgrades Work to update the aging infrastructure at Snug Cove on Bowen Island in British Columbia is set to start in January, BC Ferries announced Nov. 21. > READ MORE Port of LA Monthly Cargo Up in October For the third straight month, the Port of Los Angeles saw its cargo numbers rise year over year, according to statistics released by the port Nov. 17.  > READ MORE Vancouver USA Processes Most Subaru Vehicles Ever in October The Port of Vancouver USA set a record for the most Subaru vehicles coming through the seaport last month, according to figures released by the port Nov. 16. > READ MORE USCG Cutter Polar Star Heads to Antarctica for Operation Deep Freeze The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Polar Star has embarked on its 27th year in support of Operation Deep Freeze, the Guard said Nov. 16. > READ MORE Have a news tip to share? Contact Karen Robes Meeks:  karen@maritimepublishing.com Guest Column: Giving Thanks By John McLaurin A few days ago, as people dove into a Thanksgiving meal while surrounded by friends and family, seafarers were isolated on board ships at anchor or sailing across the ocean in rolling seas. When dessert was served few, if any, gave thought to the farmers and field workers who labored while working the soil and struggled with the uncertainties of nature to ensure a timely harvest for all of us to enjoy.  > READ MORE All rights reserved. Copyright © 2023 Maritime Publishing, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Maritime Publishing Our mailing address is: Maritime Publishing 3980 Sherman Street San Diego, CA 92110 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.