The Port of Long Beach has been named the best West Coast Seaport in North America for the fourth consecutive year by the shipping trade publication, Asia Cargo News.
The honour was announced during the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards, which were held recently in Hong Kong. Asia Cargo News hosts and organises the awards ceremony yearly to recognise the top seaports, shipping lines and other logistics industry leaders.
Best West Coast Seaport
To be named best West Coast Seaport in North America for the fourth time is a fantastic honour"
More than 15,000 readers of Asia Cargo News nominated leading companies for each category, which then determined the winner from a list of eight finalists in each category.
Mario Cordero, Executive Director at the Port of Long Beach, said “To be named best West Coast Seaport in North America for the fourth time is a fantastic honour.”
Keeping cargo moving in a sustainable, green way
Mario Cordeo adds, “I’d like to thank our waterfront workforce and industry stakeholders who work around the clock, to keep cargo moving in a sustainable, green way.”
Sharon L. Weissman, the President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, Port of Long Beach, said “We would like to thank Asia Cargo News and its readers for the award; it is an honour to be recognised and we’re proud to continue to keep supply chain partners satisfied, while remaining committed to environmental sustainability.”
Excellent service, strategic infrastructure investments
Sharon L. Weissman adds, “Our dedication to excellent service, strategic infrastructure investments and our zero-emissions goals allow us to keep our customers’ goods moving rapidly, efficiently and sustainably.”