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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

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The ports in SoCal are Longshore unionized. The ports just need to tell the union they are ramping up and need more certified/trained people in the pool.

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There is an issue with the port operators not wanting to hire more crane operators. I think partially because they view this as a short term bubble. There has been a slow increase in through put at the ports pre-covid. There is a bubble effect, but the crane operators have been in short supply for a while. The video you linked pointed out that the terminal that Maersk uses does not have enough crane operators. Those "businesses" that run the ports have been running too thin on workers for decades, they have been ratcheting up productivity but not the number of employees. That "business" needs to bite the bullet and get a crane operator or two trained and certified so they can operate the cranes in the port more hours. I don't care if they bring in some fresh meat to crane the loads from the lot to the trucks or rail and then promote a couple of the experienced small crane operators to the big cranes. That's their business decision, but they should have made it months ago. Heck with the profits the ship lines are raking in there should be no problem getting the freight lines to "sponsor" an apprenticeship or dozen.

I do not see ocean freight volumes ever going back to pre-covid levels. Volume may settle a bit from the peak but I think they will plateau then start a slow climb. Marketing people are going to push to fill all the boom in new warehousing that will continue being built over the next decade.

One of the bottle necks in LB/LA has been available acreage to stage/store containers on the dock. One of the reports I read recently said they opened up over 100 acres in the port for container storage. Which has helped a little with the anchorage fiasco that was relocated down to Baja. That and some of the shadier importers actually getting their junk off the port which has lessened container dwell time at the port.

The rail service out of LA/LB is run almost as an after thought. It needs to be the default. If I were the terminal operator, a freight line would have to give me a reason to not put it on a train. Something along the lines of pay me $100 per container per day to spot it in the yard for a truck to carry, or it goes out on a train. But I'm a bit of a tyrant when it comes to that kind of stuff. Comes from being a production/inventory person at a largish corporation in my past.
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The ship lines are just going to push more ships to the ports in Mexico.
Most of the ports have the capacity to take on more containers.
The larger problem is getting them on trains. That is their current bottle neck. Cross border trucks can’t really help, the customs process can’t handle the volume it would create.

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How's she doing since losing her sister?
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She’s fine. Not as playful, but she is 8 yrs old. Been slowing down a bit. Doesn’t have to compete for attention. Getting spoiled on treats. Getting picky too. She knows there’s more where they came from. She has a good Spirit. Nothing but Love.

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Cute. Is that a Chihuahua? What's his/her name?

Missus Skillet wants to know, and I must admit I'm mildly curious as well.
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Snickers. Alias Sneaky Snickers, Snicky B, and Snicky Snoo. Weighs 7 lb. Any smaller than about 5 lbs. they have health problems. Diabetes, narrowing trachea. It’s just wrong to breed them that way. Everyone wants the teacup though.

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Espressolane said: ↑

The ship lines are just going to push more ships to the ports in Mexico.
Most of the ports have the capacity to take on more containers.
The larger problem is getting them on trains. That is their current bottle neck. Cross border trucks can’t really help, the customs process can’t handle the volume it would create.
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They should just consolidate and do a sea shuttle service to the smaller U.S. Ports. There is capacity available at the smaller ports.

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Drive my 3 hrs. 186 miles. Coffee break. Got Fuel for $3.49. Good thing, mileage was terrible. 4.8. I have 85k on the inframe now. Time for the overhead ASAP. I’ve never done one before. Time to learn. Valve covers been leaking bad since the inframe. Soon find out if it’s just the valve cover gasket, or the diamond seal. Bad fuel economy is a combination of things. Including the alignment. Mainly from running heavy hammered down, 67-73. 5 mph slower would help. I’m running this load easy. Slower, less idling. The idling is the real killer. .07 mpg or more. It all adds up.

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I thought asteroid was going to hit Yellowstone and relieve the pressure before before it explodes. Could the tidal wave get to yellow stone and cool it down? To save the children.
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I would prefer a tidal wave doesn't make it that far!!! That would take out 5 of us that I can think of off the top of head!

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Does the nation just need to poop?

Whats the right drink pre boom?
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Yes, needs to poop a Biden!

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We found a healthy potato chip that actually tastes good. Terra brand sweet potato chips. Coffee breaks over. Chips are gone. Time to work.

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We are woke. We have main engine start. Wind is wasting no time, and already in FULL HOWL.

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We are woke. We have main engine start. Wind is wasting no time, and already in FULL HOWL.
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May you and the OM have a safe and successful day on the crazy roads of America.

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