In a unprecedented demonstration of solidarity, six major U.S. West Coast ports came together this week at the World Shipping Summit in Qingdao, China, to announce their collaboration. Joining them in this effort were two major western rail carriers — BNSF Railway Company and Union Pacific Railroad. According to spokesmen for the Port of Long Beach, the coalition addressed leaders and customers of the maritime industry including ocean carriers, beneficial cargo owners and marine terminal and intermodal operators.
