Effects of the major earthquake that struck Japan were being felt by shipping and port operations in California and Hawaii. In response to the tsunami warnings for Southern California, the Port of Los Angeles as a precautionary measure suspended the transfer of hazardous materials but normal operations were not affected. The Port of Long Beach experienced minor operational interruptions, while it closely monitored the situation with the help of Continue Reading

A new report from global research firm Frost and Sullivan suggests that North America should follow the Japanese, in terms of truck exports. Having battled the effects of a recession for 10 years now, the Japanese are finding success in exports, and are predicted to send more than half of their domestic truck production to Continue Reading