The Cost Of The West Coast Port Clog

Jon Slangerup, Port of Long Beach CEO, discusses the impact of the port slowdown on U.S. businesses.

Feb 11, 2015

Jon Slangerup, Port of Long Beach CEO, discusses the impact of the port slowdown on U.S. businesses.

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