Gene Seroka

The Port of Los Angeles, one of the largest import gateways in the U.S., has issued a warning that the recent reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods may not be enough to reverse the declining cargo volume. What Happened: Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles have been on a downward trend. To...

In a recent note, RSM chief economist Joseph Brusuelas has warned of a potential tariff-induced recession, which could begin on the coast, leading to increased inflation and unemployment. What Happened: Brusuelas expressed concern that inconsistent tariff policies could set off...

The always cool and collected Gene Seroka nearly got fired up when talking about Southern California ports' loss of market share during a press conference on cargo volumes. Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, gave a more than three-minute response when asked Wednesday about what...

Water may not be the most vital element to U.S. ports' success. Perhaps it's a cloud, if you will. "We are calling for a nationwide port community system. We need to be able to get containers to our export market, to our ag co-ops and many others and match them up with rail and truck services, the...

A West Virginia senator got up to speed on a boatload of issues important to California ports and truckers in a video meeting hosted by the Harbor Trucking Association (HTA) this week. Although she represents West Virginia, Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito casts votes that impact West Coast...

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka has a weighty task — procurement and distribution of medical supplies critical to the fight against the coronavirus. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti earlier this week named Seroka the city's chief logistics officer.  "How do we help local hospitals that...