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Logistics New Harbor Commission President Steven Neal Backs Long Beach Port of the Future Plans
Newly installed Long Beach Harbor Commission President Steven Neal said the commission will prioritize infrastructure, sustainability and technology programs under the port's 'Port of the Future' strategy. FreightWaves reported the agenda includes doubling container throughput to 20 million TEUs by 2050, tripling on-dock rail capacity at the Pier B facility, and purchasing a downtown Long Beach office tower for a maritime hub.
Finance Sean Dalton nominated as IUMI president, Munich Re executive to succeed Frédéric Denèfle
Sean Dalton, a Munich Re executive and former seafarer, has been nominated as the next president of the International Union of Marine Insurance. He is the sole nominee and is expected to be elected by the IUMI Council on September 23 in Rotterdam, succeeding Frédéric Denèfle.
Business Trump Claims 'Soaring' Economy on Record Stock Rally, Tax Cuts Ahead of Independence Day
President Donald Trump on Friday declared the US economy was 'soaring,' pointing to a record quarterly stock market performance, tax cuts, narrowing trade deficit, and surging investment. His remarks came ahead of the nation's 250th Independence Day and were amplified by a Mount Rushmore speech and a CNBC interview.
Business Trump's Inflation Remarks Amid Economic Tensions
President Donald Trump expressed unexpected enthusiasm for rising inflation rates, citing energy costs linked to the Iran conflict. His administration claims to stabilize oil markets through operations in the Strait of Hormuz.