A Crane Operators View of Shipping | What's Going On With Shipping?

I'm a retired crane operator from seattle. I have operated this crane, and know this operator, this is filmed in seattle

Sal, this is one of your best, I never knew how much work it is for the crane operators. Loved the live crane videos. They're truly skilled. Truly an education for the lay person. Thank you.

Unbelievable. Maybe if more industries did this kind of video we'd have more appreciation of the things that are getting to us.

Great video. What about doing an overview of the process of bringing a ship into port and tying up? Pilots, harbor tugs, longshore gang, etc. People may not be aware of all that goes on before the ships can even be unloaded.

There’s a lot of unsung heroes out there, making our modern way of life possible. Crane operators, air traffic controlers, transmission tower maintainers, construction workers, etc. Jobs that 99% of the population couldn’t or wouldn’t do. Hats off to the true 1%s.

WHAT A GREAT VIDEO! One issue with the maritime industry is: the American public's complete lack of understanding of what the Merchant Marine actually does. This shipping crisis is a great wake up call. However, This lack of understanding on the part of the American citizens, is translated into discordant actions in Congress, because Congressional leaders just plain do not have the public support. Education is the key. Making the Maritime industry accessible to the general public, so that they do understand. .....and Boy Howdy, your a doing a Rip Sorting Job! Sal, this body of work you are doing now, is going to go down in Maritime History. It might not be Mahan, but it is significant. I salute you, Sir.

Super report Sal. Logistics are everything after the crane operator is finished moving a given box. Neat video that truly shows the amount of time involved.

The best video yet, Sal!

I was on the docks in Houston for seaboard for 7yr. Another reason the vessels don't leave fully loaded is the shipper can get empty boxes cheaper than having them shipped back. US labor is super expensive. Our dock was more general cargo and our boats almost always left loaded. Seaboard has 3 500ft berths so not much notice is given to the smaller docks

Thank you very good video, I used to haul out of ports until I came to my senses. I found this very informative.

Very informative report. Before I retired, I had a few opportunities to go to the Barbours Cut terminal at the Port of Houston. (Yes, I have a TWIC ID) and watch the same operation you showed in your video. It's quite an intricate dance between the crane operator and the chassis driver to keep production on schedule. Thanks again.

Wow this is truly insightful. The public need a to see more informative videos of what it takes to operate a container crate . Thank you so much Sal. You are definitely informing the masses.

You would think that since the crane operator is probably the most important person there, that they would make him/her the most comfortable. With today's technology, why not put a camera facing straight down, so the operator can sit straight up and look at an oversized viewer...and also be able to zoom, saving their back and neck, and preventing fatigue over the long haul.

I'd like to know specifically what the apparent longshoreman slowdown is about in Tacoma, Wa. I used to work down there so I am familiar with how it used to work. Not anymore. I recently sat for hours and watched. 2 of 8 cranes in motion. Something is up.

That was fascinating! Thank you.

VERY INTERESTIING,,,,,,,,,,,,,I USED TO WORK IN PORT NEWARK, AS A MECHANIC , SPENT TIME WHEN I WAS ABLE TO, WATCHING OFF LOADING AND LOADING,,,,,,,,,,,I LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS VIDEO............EXTREMELY COMPLEX, MORE THAN ANYONE CAN IMAGINE................THANKS FOR SOME GOOD INSIGHT

This a great video. 👍😉. Thanks Sal.

Nicely done! Great footage! Thank you!

Great video today, Keep up the great work Sal. Semper Paratus ⚓⚙️

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing