Category: Los Angeles

The Board of Directors of TraPac Holdings, LLC, the parent company of TraPac, LLC, which operates leading container terminals in the U.S. ports of Los Angeles and Oakland, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Thorpe as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 9, 2024.

Cameron Thorpe brings over three decades of experience in the international container shipping and terminal industries. Prior to joining TraPac, Mr. Thorpe served as Chief Executive Officer of PSA Belgium, where under his leadership, a program expanding the Antwerp terminal’s capacity by more than 700,000 TEU annually was commenced whilst simultaneously reducing total emissions by more than 50%, significantly bolstering sustainability, operational capabilities, and market position.

In his new role at TraPac, Mr. Thorpe will be responsible for overseeing the company’s overall performance, with a strong emphasis on safety, environmental stewardship, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and governance. He will also focus on maximizing returns for investors, ensuring that TraPac continues to deliver exceptional value to its stakeholders.

“Cameron Thorpe is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the maritime and container terminal industry,” said Richard Nicholson, Chair of TraPac Holdings, LLC’s Board of Directors. “His diverse experience and strategic insight will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our world-class facilities and drive sustainable growth for our customers and shareholders.”

Mr. Thorpe’s distinguished career includes serving as CEO of DCT Gdansk, the largest container terminal in the Baltic Region. He also held senior leadership positions at DP World for thirteen years, including global business development and terminal CEO roles in Romania, Australia, Thailand, Korea, and the UK, managing facilities exceeding 4 million TEU and overseeing $1.5 billion in investments.

Prior to his tenure at DP World, Mr. Thorpe spent 16 years with one of the world’s largest container shipping lines, where he gained comprehensive experience in commercial management, senior contract negotiations, country management, and terminal development across the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, and the Netherlands.

Mr. Thorpe’s appointment marks a significant step forward for TraPac as the company continues to lead the industry in innovation and operational excellence.

We look forward to Cameron joining TraPac.

Effective June 1st, 2024, TraPac will introduce a tiered pricing structure for its API service based on the number of API requests. Current customers should have received an email announcement regarding this change. Below are some common questions and answers about our API:

FAQ’s

1. 1. How do I signup for API access if I am not an existing API customer?
      You may request API access using the ‘Contact Us‘ form on our website, selecting ‘Request API Access’ as the topic.

   2. Why is TraPac charging for use of the API?
      To meet the increasing computing power demands for our API, we need to implement this pricing structure change to ensure ongoing service quality.

   3. Does the fee for usage apply to existing customers who had previously signed an API agreement that is still active?
      Yes, all existing API customers will need to agree to the new API agreement to continue using the service. The new agreement has been provided to existing customers. Please contact apisupport@trapac.com if you have not received it.

   4. How can we manage/view our usage?
      On the 1st of each month, TraPac will generate a billing invoice that includes both the usage count and billing amount. We encourage all API users to track their usage and plan accordingly.

   5. Will we be notified if we are approaching a new tier?
      Currently, it is the user’s responsibility to track their usage. However, we are working on providing an endpoint for real-time usage statistics and will update our API customers when this feature becomes available.

   6. Which payment methods are acceptable?
      We accept major credit cards through PayPal’s payment service on our website. Your credit card information is never stored in TraPac’s system.

   7. Who is my direct contact for questions/concerns with API?
      For any questions, please contact us at apisupport@trapac.com.

   8. What is the new pricing structure for API usage?
      

      Tier Description	Number of Successful API Request (Per Calendar Month)	Monthly Fee
      Tier 1: Community Level	1 to 999	Free
      Tier 2: Growth Level	1,000 to 49,999	$1,000
      Tier 3: Professional Level	50,000 to 499,999	$3,000
      Tier 4: Enterprise Level	500,000 to 1,999,999	$5,000
      Tier 5: Custom Level	2,000,000 or more	Contact Us for Special Quote