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White House Port envoy Joins port of Los Angeles executive director to discuss Supply Chain solutions
The Port of LA is called America’s Port because the cargo we handle reaches every corner of the country.
SAN PEDRO, Calif. –Port Envoy John D. Porcari and Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka held a virtual media briefing Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the supply chain challenges being faced nationwide. Porcari and Seroka addressed the 24/7 operations announcement by President Biden on Wednesday
Porcari was appointed in August 2021 as Port Envoy to the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force. A former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Porcari is working closely with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and other supply chain stakeholders to improve throughput at the nation’s ports amid a record cargo surge.
North America’s leading seaport by container volume and cargo value, the Port of Los Angeles facilitated $259 billion in trade during 2020. San Pedro Bay port complex operations and commerce facilitate one in nine jobs across the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. The Port of Los Angeles has remained open with all terminals operational throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gene Seroka today met with President Biden.
On another side Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka today met with President Biden. The President announced initiatives to address current supply challenges, including moving to 24/7 operations at the Port of Los Angeles.
Following is a statement from Executive Director Seroka regarding President Biden’s announcement regarding 24/7 operations.
“Operational details are being discussed and worked out with the supply chain stakeholders. The significance of today’s announcement is the commitment from industry leaders responsible for moving goods on behalf of American consumers and businesses to open up the capacity needed to deliver. It’s a call to action for others to follow.
“We have heard directly from the President, the Vice President, Secretary Buttigieg, National Economic Council Director Deese, and Port Envoy Porcari. We have a lot of work ahead. The Port of LA is called America’s Port because the cargo we handle reaches every corner of the country. In the days ahead, we are committed to continuing to be the convener to ensure the supply chain delivers for the American people.”
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