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Port of Los Angeles Records Best Month Ever for a Western Hemisphere Container Port

Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased nearly 16% in October compared to the same period last year, marking the busiest month ever at a Western Hemisphere container port, according to data collected by the American Association of Port Authorities. Total volumes registered at 814,574 TEUs, eclipsing the previous record of 800,063 TEUs at the Port of Los Angeles in October 2006. "We applaud our container terminals, ... [+]

Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach to Present ‘Discussion Document for Updating Clean Air Action Plan

The governing boards of the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach will hold a joint public meeting Nov. 17 to discuss proposals for updating the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). Developed over the past year, the CAAP Discussion Document outlines the ports’ ... [+]

Maersk Line, Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Partner to Measure, Reduce Air Pollution from Ships

Maersk Line and the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are partnering to measure the environmental benefits of a $125 million upgrade for 12 Maersk container ships. This will involve the installation of high-tech equipment to track vessel emissions and energy efficiency over the next three years, enabling more ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles and CALTRANS Announce Completion of $51 Million Harbor Freeway Access Improvements in Wilmington

The Port of Los Angeles and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino, marked the official grand opening of the newly configured I 110 (Harbor Freeway) access ramps in Wilmington on June 20th. The completed construction project, which also includes key roadway modifications, ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Celebrates 2nd Annual Lunar New Year

The Port of Los Angeles is celebrating the second annual Lunar New Year on February 6 by honoring the Year of the Fire Monkey. This year’s cultural performances will enhance the multicultural experience. New to the Port’s Lunar New year Festival are Fujima Seiyumi Kai, Tai Chi with Angie Sierra and ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Handles 8.1 Million TEUs in 2015

The Port of Los Angeles moved a total of 8,160,457 TEUs in 2015, a decrease of 2.1% compared to 2014. "I'm pleased that the Port of Los Angeles has surpassed the 8-million TEU threshold for the fifth time in our history," said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. "Despite ... [+]

Largest Container Ship to visit North America calls at the Port of Los Angeles

The largest container ship ever to call at a North American port arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, December 26. Launched by the French shipping line CMA CGM on December 10, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin is 1,300 feet long, 177 feet wide and has the capacity of nearly ... [+]

Los Angeles Welcomes Largest Container Ship to Call in North America

The largest container ship ever to call at a North American port arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on Dec.26th. CMA-CGM launched the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin on Dec. 10.The vessel made her maiden call at APM Terminals-Pier 400 at the Port of Los Angeles. The ship has a capacity ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Moves 704,588 TEUs in October

The Port of Los Angeles handled a total of 704,588 TEUS in October 2015. October volumes decreased 1.5% compared to the same period last year. "This October's volumes were slightly less than last October," said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. "However, the past few months of volumes around ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Goes Solar

The Port of Los Angeles has entered a long-term agreement with Hecate Energy Harborside LLC to build, operate, and maintain photovoltaic (PV) solar power systems (PV Systems) that will generate electricity at multiple site locations within the port. The PV Systems will feed clean energy to the utility grid operated ... [+]

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