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POLB’s Mario Cordero on Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Maritime Trade
As he steps down after eight years as CEO, Mario Cordero reflects on transforming the Port of Long Beach into a global model for sustainable growth and environmental stewardship. In conversation with VX News, Cordero recounts launching the Green Port Policy, co-developing the Clean Air Action Plan, and championing Green Shipping Corridors with Shanghai and Singapore—initiatives that redefined the port’s mission beyond cargo throughput.
POLB’s Harbor Commission President Lowenthal on Aligning Economic Growth with Environmental Responsibility
In this VX interview, President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners Bonnie Lowenthal shares insights on the opportunities underway at the Port of Long Beach to drive innovation as the city of Long Beach moves to realign its economy away from fossil fuels.