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MOL Glide
at berth at the
Port of Long Beach.
C
onsolidations and alliances marked a year of major shifts in the maritime
industry, as cargo carriers sought to adjust to new economic realities
and position themselves for future growth. At the same time, the West Coast
waterfront saw healthy gains in revenue tonnage and continued to invest in
state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology. West Coast ports pushed ahead
on environmental initiatives, and terminals were the safest on record. All told,
the West Coast waterfront continues to innovate to solidify its place as a reliable,
productive and efficient gateway during an especially competitive era.
For more about 2016, please read on.
2016
The Year
In Review
