Gene Seroka News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

Port of L.A. Prepares for Downturn in Trade Activity

Imports at the busiest U.S. port should start declining as soon as May and are set to fall sharply in the second half of the year as punitive tariffs start to weigh on demand for foreign goods.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Seroka Applauds Administration’s Investment in Supply Chain

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Eugene Seroka says the nation's ports are getting the money they need to remain competitive with global facilities that are also undergoing upgrades.

March 14, 2024
Business, Safety

Update: Seroka Optimistic About Cargo Levels in 2024

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka is still wary over developments in the Red Sea and Panama Canal.

February 28, 2024
Business, Safety, Logistics

Seroka Optimistic About Cargo Levels in 2024

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says container volumes in the first quarter are strong, and the rest of the year looks as though more typical cargo levels will return.

February 27, 2024
Government, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Los Angeles Port Head Says Chinese Cranes Pose Security Risk

The head of the port of Los Angeles said Chinese-made cranes pose a potential risk to national security, but a shortage of alternatives makes it challenging to address the vulnerability.

February 23, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

West Coast Ports Need More Funds, Seroka Says

The federal government needs to invest more in West Coast ports, said the head of the Port of Los Angeles, which is the nation’s biggest gateway to Asia and is grappling with record backlogs.

September 27, 2021