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LA Containers Up in August August 2015 containerized cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased 3.8 percent compared to the same period last year. The Port handled a total of 786,677 TEUs in August 2015. It was the most robust August performance since 2006, when 790,726 TEUs moved through the port complex. "The numbers are strong indicators that our terminal operators, longshore labor and supply chain partners are adjusting to the new industry dynamics of carrier alliances, deploying larger ships and delivering higher container volumes per call," said Gene Seroka, executive director at the Port of Los Angeles. "Our San Pedro Bay supply chain optimization working groups, overseen by the Federal Maritime Commission, are providing valuable insights that contribute to our mission to improve cargo-flow efficiency and velocity," he added. Imports increased 6.3 percent, from 383,551 TEUs in August 2014 to 407,804 TEUs in August 2015. Exports declined 14 percent, from 168,248 TEUs to 143,936 TEUs for the same months. Baltimore Moves Record Volumes At more than 9.7 million tons of general cargo and more than 808,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units of containers, the Port of Baltimore's public and private marine terminals moved more cargo in fiscal 2015 than any other time in its history, according to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. Within those numbers is the record 79,644 TEUs handled in June 2015. Baltimore-based apparel company Under Armour, Inc. has announced it will begin using the Port of Baltimore, which adds an estimated 800 containers per year to the port volume. People in the News At CSX Corp., Clarence W. Gooden has been appointed president, overseeing both operations and sales and marketing. He was previGooden ously executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer. Fredrik J. Eliasson will succeed Gooden in that position. Previously, Eliasson was executive vice president and chief financial officer. Also at CSX Corp., Cindy M. Sanborn was appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer, after serving as executive vice president, operations. Frank A. Lonegro was appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer. He was previously vice president, service design. 16 Intermodal Insights | October 2015 http://www.raildelivery.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Insights - October 2015

Fed Update
GAO Report Expresses PTC Concern
Positive Note for Positive Train Control
Peak Charges Proposed at Oakland
Intermodal EXPO 2015 Addresses Stakeholder Needs
Nominations for Election to the 2016 Board of Directors
University of North Texas Three-Peats at Intermodal EXPO
Gooden Presented with Silver Kingpin Award
Freight Reports
Sustainability News
Port News
People in the News
In Brief
2015 Sponsors
Welcome New Members
Size and Weight Comments Due Oct. 13th
Intermodal Calendar

Insights - October 2015