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Five California container ports – Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Hueneme and San Diego – signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday launching the California Port Data Partnership.
The MOU outlines an settlement among the many 5 ports to collectively advance computerized and cloud-based knowledge interoperability with a standard objective of supporting improved freight system resilience, items motion effectivity, emissions discount, and financial competitiveness.
“California’s ports are an essential link in the global supply chain. Thanks to the leadership of Governor Newsom and our state Legislature, California is establishing a first-of-its-kind, collaborative data system between all our state’s containerized cargo ports,” stated California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. “Today’s historic agreement will create a greener, more transparent, and more efficient supply chain – unlocking innovation in how cargo moves in California.”
Over the previous months, the 5 ports and state officers have held biweekly roundtables to develop the framework for the MOU. The MOU and partnership will function the idea of cooperation for $27 million in grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) for port knowledge system improvement and rising knowledge aggregation and evaluation efforts that help freight and provide chain resiliency. The funds had been included within the California Budget Act of 2022 which included a historic multi-billion-dollar state funding in California’s items motion and provide chain sectors.
“The MOU is a first-of-its-kind agreement on data system development among containerized ports and outlines eleven areas of cooperation, ranging from developing data definitions to ensuring equitable access to data for users,” stated GO-Biz Director and senior advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom, Dee Dee Myers. “This MOU and the funds that follow will build the basis for greater cooperation and standardization when it comes to data in our supply chain. I want to thank all of our partners across the supply chain as well as our ports for their leadership in this effort.”
“This historic investment by Governor Newsom leverages the overall competitiveness of California’s container ports through innovation and access to cutting edge technology,” stated Kristin Decas, CEO and port director for the Port of Hueneme. “This strategic technological alignment and partnership will specifically enable the Port of Hueneme to best support the ecosystem of California ports as a resiliency hub and of utmost importance, take the state to the next level by connecting the supply chain with a cloud-based cargo data system that promises to minimize disruptions and prosper fluidity in goods movement.”
“Sharing vital shipping data will reduce delays and aid the entire goods movement industry from the docks to doorsteps,” stated Port of Long Beach govt director Mario Cordero. “By working together, California’s ports can enable end-to-end visibility and connectivity across the supply chain.”
“Data was essential to navigating supply chain disruption,” stated Port of Los Angeles govt director Gene Seroka. “Analytics from that data allows us to see around corners, which is not just a competitive advantage, it’s now a public necessity. I commend our state leaders, particularly GO-Biz and Director Myers, for having the foresight to invest in data infrastructure to create a more predictable and efficient supply chain.”
“The Port of Oakland is pleased to collaborate with our legislative and maritime leaders to improve freight movement using technological innovation,” stated Port of Oakland govt director Danny Wan. “It’s fitting that this digital supply chain solution originates in California, the technology capital of the world.”
“The Port of San Diego is a vital part of goods movement in our region and for the entire state of California,” stated Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners chairman Rafael Castellanos. “We are an indispensable economic engine pumping $9.2 billion into our county’s economy and we serve as an integral part of our national security. We are thankful to Governor Gavin Newsom for the opportunity to collaborate with other California ports to further improve our operations, increase throughput and enhance customer service through the Ports Data Partnership. This is particularly important as our port, through our Maritime Clean Air Strategy is creating a greener, cleaner, and more modern seaport.”
