IMPORT & EXPORT
Leading Through a Logistics Lineage: Q&A With Matson Logistics’ Michael T. Johnson
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | June 25, 2026
California Apparel News spoke with Michael T. Johnson, vice president of supply chain at Matson Logistics, to discuss how the company has grown and continues to evolve to support its clients through global services.
AAFA Summit: Technology and International Trade to Fuel Industry Growth
With a crowd of more than 180—which included 52 first-time attendees—the American Apparel & Footwear Association hosted its three-day Executive Summit March 13–15 at the Four Season...
Importing Practices at the Center of StudioCL, Donshen Lawsuit
For more than 15 years, Los Angeles apparel manufacturers Carole Little and Leonard Rabinowitz bought tops, sweaters and dresses from a Hong Kong manufacturer they considered a reliable source.
Retail Cargo-Container Imports to Be Up This Year
Despite a federal budget cut to ports and other transportation entities, retail cargo volumes imported into the United States are expected to inch up gradually.
Value-Added Employment: Study Looks at U.S. Jobs Retained Despite Offshore Production
Just because apparel is made overseas, it doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of U.S. jobs that go into making a label.
East Coast Port Strike Averted With Tentative Deal
After months of negotiations, a potentially crippling strike at 15 East Coast and Gulf Coast ports has been avoided after negotiators representing longshore workers and shipping companies agreed to a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.
Clerks at Los Angeles/Long Beach Ports Agree to New Contract
After more than two years of negotiations, the clerical workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will not be striking again this year.
U.S. Apparel Purchases on a Flat Course in 2012
U.S. consumers played it cautious last year when it came to clothing purchases, leading to a slight dip in apparel imports in 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Southern California Ports Spending Big on Infrastructure to Compete
Cargo-container volumes at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been on an even keel lately as the economy slowly recovers.
Polygon Solutions: Helping Entrepreneurs Outsource the Back-End Operations
Last year, Josh Levine launched his brand, Frame Denim, and landed orders from Ron Herman and Net-a-Porter for his Los Angeles–based,high-end denim line. ...
With Import Ban Lifted, Apparel Makers Investigate Myanmar
After the U.S. import ban was lifted, the American Apparel & Footwear Association was bombarded with inquiries about Myanmar. “We have gotten interest from all sorts of people,” said Steve Lamar, executive vice president of the apparel and footwear trade group.
Previous Next
