For the 15th time in the
past 17 years, the Port of Long Beach was named the best seaport in North America
during the 2012 Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards in Shanghai.
Long Beach’s recognition
as the best on the continent comes via a survey of importers, exporters, logistics
and supply chain professionals by transport and logistics newspaper Cargonews Asia, which organizes the awards.
“We are honored to be recognized
by the maritime industry,” Port of Long Beach Executive Director Chris Lytle said.
“We strive to offer the best facilities and customer service in the world and we
thank you for your recognition. We continue to aim high and invest in our future.”
Long Beach beat nine other
nominees, including four on the West Coast: the ports of Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle
and Vancouver.
The annual Asian Freight
and Supply Chain Awards ceremony, known informally as the Shippers’ Choice awards,
is based on an annual poll of thousands of professionals in freight transportation
services. It’s a highly regarded distinction in the industry, and awards also are
given in other categories, including best shipping lines, container terminals, air
cargo terminals, airports and rail haulers.
Among the other winners
named during the June 5 event were Maersk Line, which won the Best Global Shipping
Line Award, Hamburg Sud, which received the Best Green Shipping Line award and APL
Logistics, which won the award for Best Sea Freight Logistics Service Provider.
Additionally, DB Schenker
was named Best Green Logistics Operator and PSA received the award for Best Global
Container Terminal Operation Company.
A full list of the nominees
and winners in each category can be seen at http://www.cargonewsasia.com/afsca/mainpage.html.
