Port of Los Angeles Experiencing ‘One Way’ Trade: Seroka

Port of Los Angeles Experiencing ‘One Way’ Trade: Seroka

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The video discusses the challenges faced by the Port of Los Angeles, including backlogs, bottlenecks, and the impact of trade tensions and COVID-19. It highlights the imbalance in imports and exports, the movement of empty containers, and the effects on workforce and operations. The video also covers supply chain issues, other business lines affected by trade policies, and ongoing infrastructure investments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for the backlog at the Port of Los Angeles?

Closure of the Port of Long Beach

Increased exports from the US

Trade tensions with China

Decrease in global shipping demand

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are empty containers being returned to Asia more quickly?

To comply with new trade regulations

To increase export capacity

To pre-position them for American imports

To reduce shipping costs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant impact of COVID-19 on port operations?

Reduction in import taxes

High number of dockworkers out sick

Increase in export activities

Expansion of port facilities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor in resolving the merchandise dwell time issue?

Pushing inventory into the domestic supply chain

Improving container manufacturing

Increasing the number of dockworkers

Reducing the number of imports

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which business line has remained stable despite other declines?

Automobile exports

Steel imports

Cruise industry

Fresh fruit and vegetables

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of the new administration on trade tensions?

Decrease in infrastructure investment

Expansion of the cruise industry

Increase in tariffs

Reduction in trade tensions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the port managed to continue infrastructure projects during the pandemic?

By increasing import taxes

By halting other business lines

Through strong fiscal policy

By reducing worker salaries