Boskovich Named Chief Wharfinger of the Port of Los Angeles.

SAN PEDRO, Calif. -- Diane Boskovich, a 29-year Port of Los Angeles veteran, has been promoted from assistant chief wharfinger - a position she held for the last three years - to chief wharfinger.

In her new role, Boskovich plans, organizes and directs the activities of both wharfinger and administrative staff in the collection of all shipping service fees and assessments in accordance with Port tariffs and agreements. She is also responsible for the compilation and distribution of the Port's monthly container statistics, which show that the Port of Los Angeles is currently ranked number one in the nation.

Port of Los Angeles wharfingers monitor all waterborne activities occurring within Port areas and serve as the primary contact for the operational needs of customers and collection of all shipping service fees as authorized by the Federal Maritime Association and California Association of Port Authorities. Operationally, wharfingers monitor the use of Port facilities by verifying shipping contract compliance, coordinating vessel-berthing requirements, interpreting Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 and performing inspections of facilities.

"Diane Boskovich has established valuable relationships with Port customers and she is a tremendous asset in our efforts to keep customer-related business operations on-course without interruptions," said Interim Executive Director Bruce E. Seaton. "She has come up through the Port of Los Angeles ranks and knows the Wharfinger Division bottom to top."

During her tenure at the Port, Boskovich has been credited with producing the Wharfinger Division's first procedure manual and developing a database that correctly invoiced power costs to customers operating Port-owned container cranes. She will continue to serve as a liaison to some of the Port's busiest customers, including Evergreen, Yusen and APM Terminals.

In addition to her years of experience in the Wharfinger Division, Boskovich also worked as a student worker in the Port's Planning and Research Division while attending Mary Star of the Sea High School in San Pedro.

Boskovich holds a certificate in Marine Terminal Management Training, a program jointly sponsored by the U.S. Maritime Administration, American Association of Port Authorities and National Association of Stevedores. She is also a member of the Propeller Club of Los Angeles/Long Beach.

A San Pedro native, Boskovich currently resides in Rancho Palos Verdes with her husband, Nick, and their four children.

The Port of Los Angeles is America's premier port. As the leading containerport in the nation and a critical hub in the international supply chain, the Port generates thousands of stable, well paying jobs. It has also placed a high priority on smart growth initiatives combined with high security, environmental stewardship and community outreach. The Port of Los Angeles is a proprietary, self-supporting department of the City of Los Angeles. The Port of Los Angeles - A cleaner port. A brighter future.