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Last night, the YTI team came together for our All Hands 2025 Kick Off Meeting, an important moment to connect, reflect, and prepare for the year ahead.

The evening featured thoughtful insights from President and CEO Alan McCorkle, along with our senior leadership team, who shared their focus and vision for 2025. Their transparency and direction helped set the tone for what promises to be an exciting year of growth and collaboration.

It was inspiring to have so many colleagues gathered in one place, reinforcing the strength of our team and the power of working toward common goals. Events like this remind us of what we can accomplish when we are aligned, motivated, and moving forward together.

As we close out 2024 with momentum, we look forward to putting these plans into action and making 2025 a year defined by innovation, teamwork, and success.

Here’s to a strong finish to 2024 and an even stronger start to 2025!

At Yusen Terminals, collaboration isn’t just a value, it’s the foundation of how we grow stronger, together.

We were honored to welcome a distinguished delegation from Japan as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Port Trade Mission. The group included representatives from government, Toyota Tsusho America, terminal operators, logistics companies, and trade organizations, all joining us to exchange knowledge and strengthen ties between our ports.

This mission, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, highlights the importance of promoting the Port of Tokyo and fostering lasting global partnerships. We are proud that YTI was selected as one of their key stops during their visit to Los Angeles.

We extend our gratitude to the Port of Los Angeles for coordinating this visit and for their continued support in creating opportunities that reinforce shared goals across the global supply chain.

As international trade continues to evolve, we look forward to ongoing dialogue and cooperation with our partners in Tokyo, driving progress not just for our ports, but for the communities we serve.

At Yusen Terminals, our core values of Collaboration, Caring, and Commitment guide everything we do. This week, we had the honor of putting those values into action by hosting our first-ever Collaboration Day in partnership with Sharefest, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved youth through career development, education, and job placement opportunities.

While YTI is proud to support Sharefest as a donation partner, we wanted to take the partnership a step further. Collaboration Day was designed to create an even greater impact by directly connecting Sharefest with our network of supply chain industry leaders. The event gave Sharefest the platform to share their mission and opened the door for organizations to explore ways of cultivating a pipeline of motivated, skilled young professionals ready to step into entry-level supply chain roles.

The turnout was incredible, filled with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine sense of shared purpose. We are grateful to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this first Collaboration Day a success.

At YTI, we believe in supporting our local community and empowering the next generation. Together with partners like Sharefest, we look forward to building opportunities that inspire growth, connection, and lasting change.

Today, Yusen Terminals had the pleasure of welcoming the Yusen Logistics Freshman Group for a special double tour of our terminal. This annual event gives students, who will officially join the Yusen Logistics team in April, an inside look at our operations and the opportunity to learn more about the YTI organization.

Each year, we are proud to host these students, offering both a terminal tour and a presentation that introduces them to the Yusen Terminals organization and our daily operations.

It’s an honor to support the next generation of logistics professionals and to contribute to the future workforce of our partner, Yusen Logistics. We look forward to seeing their growth and success in the years ahead!

At Yusen Terminals, safety isn’t just a priority, it’s the foundation of everything we do. During our recent Quarterly Trucker Meeting, we had the privilege of bringing together Safety Leaders from multiple trucking companies to focus on one of the most critical aspects of our operations: truck driver safety.

With a shared commitment to ensuring every driver returns home safely, the discussion centered on policies, key strategies, valuable insights, and actionable plans to strengthen safety practices across the terminal.

Guided by our core values of Collaboration, Caring, and Commitment, YTI is dedicated to reaching our goal of zero incidents. By working closely with safety leaders, we continue to build on our efforts to make safety and security the top priority, today and every day.

Yusen Terminals was honored to attend the 2025 State of the Port of Los Angeles, where Port Executive Director Gene Seroka shared the Port’s vision and priorities for the year ahead under the theme of People, Planet, and Performance. The discussion emphasized sustainability, workforce development, and advancing cargo handling efficiency, key areas that align closely with our mission at YTI.

As a proud sponsor, we hosted two tables at the event and were delighted to welcome our customers, ONE, HMM, and Yang Ming Line, alongside members of the YTI team. In addition, we were excited to donate our exhibit tables to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor, supporting their vital mission to inspire and empower local youth.

All proceeds from the event benefited two impactful local nonprofits: EXP, which focuses on next-generation maritime workforce development, and the International Seafarers Center, providing essential resources for merchant seamen calling at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

It was a privilege to stand alongside community partners, customers, and colleagues in supporting the future of our industry and our region. At Yusen Terminals, we remain committed to advancing sustainability, empowering the workforce, and contributing to community growth.

What a night to remember! Last week, the Yusen Terminals team stepped back in time to the Roaring 20s as we celebrated our annual Holiday Party aboard the legendary Queen Mary. The evening was a tribute to the incredible teamwork, achievements, and milestones that made this year so special, all made possible by the collaboration, caring, and commitment of our amazing team.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who joined us in celebrating. Your energy, enthusiasm, and spirit made the night truly unforgettable. From the vintage glamour of the 1920s to the joy of the holiday season, it was the perfect way to close out the year together.

We invite you to check out some photos from the evening that capture both the magic of the Roaring 20s and the warmth of the holiday spirit. Here’s to carrying that momentum into the year ahead!