Port News:

The Port of Oakland is initiating a trial project to extend gate hours at one of its eight international marine terminals from 6 pm to 2:30 am, Monday through Friday, beginning September 6. These extended hours of operation for exports only, commonly referred to as "night gates," provide additional opportunities for shippers, trucking companies, and truckers to take advantage of reduced congestion on local highways and expedite the movement of commerce through the Port of Oakland. The extended gate hours trial project is anticipated to run for approximately 2-3 months, during the peak shipping season at the Port of Oakland, and will operate at no cost to shippers, trucking companies or truckers during the trial period. Full story: http://www.portofoakland.com/newsroom/pressrel/

Orion Logistics, Inc. is a third party logistic service provider offering services to companies using offshore contract manufacturing facilities. Orion is a bonded U. S. Customs container freight station, offering logistics, warehousing, distribution and transportation services to businesses that have joined the expanding segment of American industry choosing to outsource the physical distribution of manufactured products.