QP Consulting, LLC

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 continued to rise while awaiting exam scheduling

Action

Led 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

Improved operational coordination and streamlined federal exam transfer procedures.
Accelerated container movement, reducing dwell times at U.S. ports.
The findings aligned with broader federal efforts to improve port competitiveness and supply chain modernization.
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 experience in air cargo operations, customs brokerage, foreign trade zones, and international trade compliance, we help organizations identify operational bottlenecks and develop smarter logistics strategies.

Founded by a seasoned logistics professional with hands-on expertise in ramp operations, freight forwarding, customs processes, and federal compliance, QP Consulting bridges the gap between real-world operations, technology, and industry best practices.

Our work has supported initiatives related to port modernization, supply chain visibility, and transportation innovation, and we remain actively engaged in advancing data-driven approaches to logistics efficiency, resilience, and operational intelligence

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 Torrance, 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, customs brokerage involving CBP and other federal trade, transportation, agriculture, and homeland security agencies. 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 operational challenges affecting some of the nation's busiest ports.

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, he leads research and development initiatives focused on transportation intelligence, operational analytics, workforce intelligence, predictive decision-support systems, supply chain resilience, and data-driven approaches to improving logistics performance. His work explores how technology, analytics, and operational expertise can help organizations navigate increasingly complex transportation and supply chain environments.

His vision is to bridge strategy with real-world operations, ensuring that innovative supply chain and transportation solutions remain practical, scalable, and aligned with evolving industry and public-sector priorities.

Our Green Commitment

At QP Consulting, LLC, we believe that smarter supply chain, logistics, and transportation practices contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future.

Reducing Empty Trips & Emissions

We support initiatives that seek to reduce unnecessary transportation movements, congestion, and operational inefficiencies that contribute to fuel consumption and emissions.

Optimizing Resource Utilization

Driving Sustainability Through Digitalization

We support data-driven approaches that improve resource utilization, operational coordination, and supply chain efficiency.

Driving Sustainability Through Digitalization

By promoting digital workflows and data-driven decision-making, organizations can reduce waste, improve visibility, and increase operational efficiency.

Supporting ESG & Green Logistics Goals

Driving Sustainability Through Digitalization

Supporting ESG & Green Logistics Goals

Our work aligns with industry and public-sector efforts to reduce congestion, improve resource utilization, and promote more sustainable supply chain and transportation practices.

Our Mission

Our Technology

Our Expertise

To empower organizations with actionable insights, operational intelligence, and strategic solutions that improve efficiency, unlock capacity, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Our Expertise

Our Technology

Our Expertise

Supply Chain & Transportation Strategy
International & Domestic Cargo Operations
Customs Brokerage (CBP, USDA, U.S. Fish & Wildlife)
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operations
Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Planning
Transportation & Logistics Operations
Technology-Enabled Logistics Solutions
Transportation Intelligence & Decision-Support Systems
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

Our Technology

At QP Consulting, LLC

Our approach combines operational expertise with modern analytics, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision support tools that help organizations anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and improve operational performance.

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

• The initiative highlighted growing industry interest in port community systems, supply chain visibility, and logistics technology modernization.

• The initiative demonstrated how operational coordination, data sharing, and stakeholder collaboration can support future logistics technology development.