It takes a village

There are a couple of old sayings that drive home the point I'd like to make in this issue of Pacific Ports Magazine: No man is an island; and it takes a village to raise a child. Both can aptly describe the interdependence needed for industries, and none more so than the port sector of the marine industry.

Take a moment to consider all the people, products, and services it takes to ensure an efficient, fluid, and cost-effective supply chain. Many are reflected in our Associate Member roster — terminal operators; shipping lines; legal and insurance services: manufacturers of cranes, security systems, and weather