Port News

Melanie Roberts Appointed Human Resources Director at Port of Los Angeles

In her new role, Roberts will oversee city employment operations for the port’s nearly 1,000 employees.

2 months ago

Pier B Rail Facility Project Update Meeting Set for Sept. 3

It will shift more cargo to “on-dock rail,” where containers are taken to and from marine terminals by trains. Moving…

2 months ago

Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach Post Busiest Months Ever, POLA Eclipses 1 Million Container Units

Rogers discussed the impacts of tariffs on transportation, warehousing and inventory.

3 months ago

LA Briefs: Researchers Awarded Port Pollution Study Grant as LAFD Strengthens HAZMAT Response

“This research will help close critical knowledge gaps and give frontline communities and regulatory agencies the information they need to…

3 months ago

POLB Seeks Input on Pier S Battery Energy Storage System, Two Meetings

  The Port of Long Beach will host a pair of public scoping meetings to provide information and gather input…

3 months ago

Port of Long Beach Awards Nearly $1 Million to SoCal Community Groups

The next application period to submit online sponsorship applications for the first call of the port's 2026 fiscal year will…

3 months ago

Colonna Elected Harbor Commission President

  Harbor Commission Vice President Frank Colonna was elected July 28 as president of the Long Beach Board of Harbor…

3 months ago

Port of Long Beach Names New Finance Director

The Port of Long Beach has appointed Don Kwok as its new director of finance. Kwok, who joined the port…

3 months ago

Port of Long Beach Cargo Slows in June

  LONG BEACH — Cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach slowed in June, but a pause on tariffs…

3 months ago

San Pedro Bay Ports to Give Clean Air Action Plan Update

The ports will take public comments at the advisory meeting to receive input on CAAP implementation.

4 months ago