News / US port chief calls for ‘Amazon mentality’ to ease congestion – working 24/7

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Faced with high volumes and congestion, the largest port complex in North America needs an ‘Amazon state of mind’.

And it should consider measures like round-the-clock operations, says Mario Cordero, executive director of the port of Long Beach.

Long Beach handled 784,845 teu last month, an increase of 4.2% over July 2020 and Mr Cordero expects the tally to be markedly higher for the full year, projecting 10% growth in container volume.

Mr Cordero expects a combined volume of more than 19m teu ...