THE Port of long Beach has begun a 24-hour cargo pickup pilot programme, aimed at widening access and speeding deliveries in the current cargo surge, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
As part of the programme, truckers won't be too early or late for their appointments from 11pm to 1.30am at the terminal.
The terminal will also open a third shift from 3am to 7am Monday to Thursday for two-way prearranged truck appointments.
'We are in the midst of an historic surge in cargo, and our terminal operators and other supply chain partners are giving their all to keep it all moving,' said Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero.
'We welcome this pilot project by TTI as a first step toward extending gates to 24/7 operations, and we encourage cargo owners and trucking partners to give this innovative programme a try.' said Mr Cordero.
Said Long Beach Board of Harbour Commissioners president Steven Neal: 'This is an ideal time to start these new measures as we work across the supply chain to find solutions to the current capacity crunch.
'Our supply chain workforce is to be commended for toiling tirelessly throughout this surge to keep record amounts of cargo moving.' he said.
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As part of the programme, truckers won't be too early or late for their appointments from 11pm to 1.30am at the terminal.
The terminal will also open a third shift from 3am to 7am Monday to Thursday for two-way prearranged truck appointments.
'We are in the midst of an historic surge in cargo, and our terminal operators and other supply chain partners are giving their all to keep it all moving,' said Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero.
'We welcome this pilot project by TTI as a first step toward extending gates to 24/7 operations, and we encourage cargo owners and trucking partners to give this innovative programme a try.' said Mr Cordero.
Said Long Beach Board of Harbour Commissioners president Steven Neal: 'This is an ideal time to start these new measures as we work across the supply chain to find solutions to the current capacity crunch.
'Our supply chain workforce is to be commended for toiling tirelessly throughout this surge to keep record amounts of cargo moving.' he said.
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