Case Study
Case Study: Streamlining Federal Exam Transfers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Challenge
In 2014, importers and logistics stakeholders faced costly delays in transferring containers requiring federal exam permits — such as MET-AQI and USDA-CET — to Centralized Exam Stations (CES).
- Exam procedures were inconsistent across offices.
- Communication gaps slowed container movement.
- Costs for importers, brokers, and drayage providers kept rising.
Action
I spearheaded a cross-functional initiative bringing together government offices and private-sector partners. Our team:
- Developed a Strategic Communication Plan to standardize information flow.
- Coordinated across agencies and industry stakeholders to align procedures.
- Piloted process improvements that could be scaled across the port community.
This work directly informed CBP Public Bulletin LA14-013, which introduced new procedures to streamline federal exam transfers.
Impact
- Reduced costs for importers, brokers, and logistics providers by cutting inefficiencies.
- Accelerated container movement, reducing dwell times at U.S. ports.
- Our work anticipated and aligned with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s 2016 Port Competitiveness Initiative, positioning port stakeholders for the shift toward digital supply chain innovation.
- Demonstrated how collaborative problem-solving across government and industry can drive reform and open the door for technology adoption.
About QP Consulting, LLC
QP Consulting, LLC is a specialized supply chain, logistics, and transportation consulting firm based in El Segundo, California. With over 30 years of combined experience in air cargo operations, customs brokerage, foreign trade zones, and international trade compliance, we help organizations solve bottlenecks and unlock smarter logistics opportunities.
Founded by a seasoned logistics leader with hands-on expertise in ramp operations, freight forwarding, and federal compliance, QP Consulting bridges the gap between logistics, technology, and government standards.
“Our work has contributed to national-level initiatives, including the U.S. Department of Commerce’s 21st Century Port Competitiveness Initiative, and we remain actively engaged in advancing the development of intelligent cargo platforms and policy-informed digital infrastructure.”
Founder’s Bio – Javier E. Messarina
Javier E. Messarina is the Founder and Principal of QP Consulting, LLC, a logistics and supply chain consulting firm based in El Segundo, California. He holds an MBA in Global Management and brings more than 30 years of experience in global supply chain, logistics, and transportation operations.
His professional background spans ramp operations, international and domestic cargo handling, FTZ management, and customs brokerage with federal agencies including CBP, USDA, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife. With a CDL-A license and direct experience navigating the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Javier has gained unique, firsthand insight into the systemic inefficiencies affecting America’s busiest gateways.
In 2014, he led a case study addressing systemic cargo transfer challenges at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The findings informed new procedures later adopted in CBP Public Bulletin LA14-013 and ultimately contributed to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s 21st Century Port Competitiveness Initiative (2016), which advanced national frameworks on port community systems and logistics technology adoption.
Today, building on this foundation, he is driving the development of Platform (COCIRP) and the Critical Infrastructure Logistics Resilience Platform (CILRP) — AI-powered solutions designed to strengthen supply chain resilience, and support national logistics security.
His vision is to bridge strategy with real-world operations, ensuring that innovative logistics solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with both industry needs and federal priorities.
Our Green Commitment
At QP Consulting, LLC, we believe that smarter Supply chain, Logistics and Transportation also means more sustainable logistics.
Reducing Empty Trips & Emissions
We help minimize unnecessary truck hauls, vessel re-routing, and redundant storage moves — directly cutting CO₂ emissions.
Optimizing Resource Utilization
Driving Sustainability Through Digitalization
We enable reuse, sharing, and faster reallocation of container assets, lowering fuel use and reducing congestion.
Driving Sustainability Through Digitalization
Driving Sustainability Through Digitalization
Driving Sustainability Through Digitalization
By replacing manual, paper-heavy processes with AI-driven visibility, we cut waste and accelerate eco-friendly decision-making.
Supporting ESG & Green Logistics Goals
Driving Sustainability Through Digitalization
Supporting ESG & Green Logistics Goals
Our work aligns with shippers, carriers, and government agencies striving to meet environmental commitments through measurable reductions in congestion, fuel burn, and pollution.
Our Mission
Our Technology
Our Expertise
To empower organizations with actionable insights and strategies that streamline supply chain, logistics, and transportation unlock capacity, and strengthen resilience in the face of disruption.
Our Expertise
Our Technology
Our Expertise
With over thirty years of experience in global supply chain, logistics, and transportation operations, QP Consulting LLC specializes in strategic planning,
International & Domestic Cargo Operations, Customs Brokerage (CBP, USDA, Fish & Wildlife) & FTZ Management. Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Planning.
Technology-Enabled Logistics Solutions.
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination.
Our Technology
Our Technology
Our Technology
At QP Consulting, LLC
Our approach fuses operational know-how with technology. We leverage AI-powered analytics, predictive modeling, and real-time visibility tools to help clients anticipate challenges, uncover opportunities, and make smarter supply chain, logistics, and transportation decisions.
Our Impact
Government & Public Sector Impact
Port Community IT Case Study (2014): Our Strategic Communication Plan identified systemic gaps in cargo visibility and coordination at Los Angeles/Long Beach.
Influence on National Policy: These findings informed federal discussions that contributed to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s 2016 21st Century U.S. Port Competitiveness Initiative, which launched a national technology challenge.
Ongoing Engagement: The Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC) and other federal forums continued advancing these priorities through 2023–2024.
Private Sector & Technology Impact
Catalyzing Innovation: The federal challenge inspired pilot development of port-community platforms, giving momentum to small and mid-size logistics IT firms.
Supporting SMEs: Emerging technology providers gained visibility through early trials and open-source collaborations, broadening the innovation base in logistics technology.
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