From the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Editorial Board:
As a former chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission and president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission, Mario Cordero is no stranger to problems facing the shipping industry.
But in his new job as boss of the sprawling Port of Long Beach, Cordero will be tested as never before.
The world’s biggest shippers have created new alliances to cut costs. This could mean fewer ships and intensify competition. Analysts are watching to see if the Trump administration follows through on its protectionist talk over trade with China. Automation and its effect on unions is another big challenge. Cost overruns for construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge must be reined in.
Cordero has his work cut out for him, but his collaborative style and years of experience will allow him to hit the ground running.