Hot News of the Day, and Question for Blog Readers

Good morning readers, I’m trying a new approach – a few blog posts a week, with commentary, augmented by news summaries on other days.  Please let me know if this approach is useful!  

MFN participants – What can I run on your organization?  Just let me know! Thanks, Eric

Hot news of the day


Amid delays, Long Beach director sees a technology-based future, Journal of Commerce

Long Beach port chief addresses congestion, environmental commitment at State of the Port address Thursday, Long Beach Press-Telegram

Environmental groups target Port of Seattle plan to lease Terminal 5, Seattle Times

Construction Begins on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, WSAV Television

Inland port near Vancouver aims to begin container transload service, Journal of Commerce

Fed must boost infrastucture funding for ports, officials say, Tampa Tribune

What average annual return does the railroads sector generate?, Investopedia

Shippers take SmartWay seriously, Fleet Owner