In this episode of Logistically Speaking, hosts Scott Case and Cameron Roberts welcome Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, to discuss:
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The upcoming TPM (Trans-Pacific Maritime) Conference and its significance for the port industry
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Long Beach's initiatives in sustainable cargo movement and zero-emission technologies
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Adapting to larger vessel sizes and improving port infrastructure
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The impact of tariffs and changing trade patterns on port operations
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Efforts to increase exports and address trade imbalances
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The role of foreign trade zones in mitigating tariff impacts
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Updates on detention and demurrage issues following OSRA 2022
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Challenges and opportunities in reshoring manufacturing
Mario Cordero's Bio:
Mario Cordero is the Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, a position he has held since 2017. His career in Long Beach began as a member, vice president, and president of the Long Beach Board of Harbors Commission.
In 2011, President Obama appointed Cordero as a Democratic commissioner at the Federal Maritime Commission, where he served until 2017, including as the agency's chairman from 2013 onwards. Cordero's leadership has been instrumental in the Port of Long Beach's status as part of the largest container trade gateway in the United States, handling trade valued at $200 billion annually and supporting 2.6 million jobs across the nation.
Under his guidance, the port has made significant strides in environmental initiatives, achieving remarkable reductions in emissions and implementing innovative green energy projects.
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