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Surge In eCommerce Has Port Of Los Angeles Facing 50 Pct More Cargo Shipments Than First Half Of 2020

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In Los Angeles, a widespread glut of shipments has slowed down operations at the nation's busiest container port complex, the Port of Los Angeles , according to CNBC. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka , speaking Monday (Dec. 28) on CNBC, said the cargo volume is up 50 percent.

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Los Angeles, Healthvana Link Up To Put COVID Vaccine Proof In eWallets

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Los Angeles County, a hot spot for the spread of the virus, is now offering a digital record that can be placed in an eWallet. Digital wallets could soon be used to prove that a patient has been vaccinated as part of the fight against COVID-19.

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Retail Rents Falling From Manhattan To Los Angeles

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The study’s Retail Space Developer Sentiment Index, which runs from zero to 100 and counts readings above 50 as “optimistic,” fell to about 20 in San Francisco, the East Bay, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego as of June. Nationwide, Moody’s Analytics estimated that effective retail rents would fall 11.1

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Klarna to open Los Angeles pop-up shop

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Located on Melrose Avenue, the buy now-pay layer firm’s two-day shopping experience will showcase sustainable brands.

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Passport, the technology business for city transit systems, raises $43 million

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Passport, company that’s managing much of the technical aspects of how people pay to use public transportation resources in cities like London, Miami and Los Angeles, has just raised $43 million. Read More.

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Checkout-free technology spreads at airports

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New frictionless convenience stores are coming to airports in Los Angeles and Dallas, continuing a trend that has gained steam since last summer.

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Visa, OpenTable partner on dining perks program

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The card giant expects to expand the network beyond its pilot markets, Los Angeles and Chicago.