This article was published by GlobalTrade on May 14, 2024.
Jason Carter and Dr. Noel Hacegaba discussed the collaboration between UNCOMN and the Port of Long Beach, the nation’s second busiest container seaport, to develop the Supply Chain Information Highway. This initiative, started in 2021, aims to provide beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) with comprehensive data access to enhance visibility and streamline the movement of freight. The project includes a BCO Command Center for container tracking, a public track and trace capability, and a port operations dashboard. Integration with the Department of Transportation’s Flow Initiative is also part of the plan, ensuring better capacity understanding of national infrastructure.
Significant progress has been made, with partnerships extending to other port authorities and stakeholders. California recently awarded the Port of Long Beach nearly $8 million to support these advancements, aiming to address supply chain gaps, optimize operations, and reduce costs.
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