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CALIFORNIA GATEWAY more capacity and could be linked to an expansion of operating hours for the ports and the region ’ s trucking fleet , in hopes of one day moving to a 24 / 7 model ,” Cordero noted .
COVID-19 caused disruptions across the globe , putting the industry to the test . As a result , supply chains have made great strides in digitizing operations over the last five years .
The Port of Long Beach ’ s Supply Chain Information Highway ( SCIH ) digital system , based on a secured process of data sharing , allows operators in supply chains to more effectively track and plan cargo movements .
“ Our goal is to enable stakeholders to make scheduling , planning and payment decisions prior to cargo arrival , as well as speed deliveries through the supply chain ,” Cordero said .
The California Governor ’ s Office of Business and Economic Development in July awarded the port approximately $ 7.9 million to build out additional functions , such as export and rail cargo visibility , and share data with other major ports in the state . Some of Long Beach ’ s terminals have also begun offering extended hours as a result .
“ This will help demonstrate the feasibility of moving toward a 24 / 7 supply chain ,” Cordero said . “ Our ITS terminal , for example , is adding capacity by opening in ‘ hot shift ’ hours before 6 a . m ., giving truckers the opportunity to pick up or deliver cargo before rush hour .”
All six Long Beach container terminals are supplying data to a beta version of SCIH . Features include port container track and trace , so users can locate containers throughout all of the terminals ; port operations dashboard , to display port operations metrics ; and a beneficial cargo owner dashboard , which gives users a more in-depth view and access to data related their cargo movement .
Additionally , PCC has made capital expenditure investments of more than
$ 15 million over the last three years and invested in 1 million square feet of additional ambient and chilled space . This investment has allowed for the purchase of more lifting equipment , truck power , wheeled assets , electrical upgrades to facilities and complete modernization and transformation of all critical systems .
“ PCC is ready for any diversion of cargoes through the California Gateway ,” Crosby said .
As a key hub for logistics and distribution , California plays a critical role in supporting the regional economy and its workforce .
“ The California Gateway is incredibly attractive to companies and shippers due to the vast number of direct and indirect jobs it supports — not just for longshore workers , but also for the Inland Empire ’ s warehousing and distribution sectors ,” Coffey said .
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