Port News

Port Briefs: POLB Awards College Scholarships and POLB Awarded $2.72 Million Security Grant

This year’s scholarships went to students from local high schools, Long Beach City College and Cal State Long Beach.

3 years ago

Port of Los Angeles to Host Marine Flare Collection Event

The drive-through event is hosted in an effort to encourage the safe disposal of marine flares,

3 years ago

Digital Tool Boosts Cargo Visibility at Port of Long Beach

A public “track and trace” page allows users to access the most up-to-date information about the status of containers moving…

3 years ago

Olvera Elected Harbor Commission President

Olvera is a fifth-generation longshoreman and serves as international vice president (Mainland) of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

3 years ago

Lucille Roybal-Allard Elected President of the Los Angeles Harbor Commission; Diane Middleton Voted Vice President

Roybal-Allard previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives for three decades and was the first Mexican-American woman elected to…

3 years ago

Port Briefs: POLB Trade Cools and Midyear Container Shipping Report

A POLB press release indicated that economists report consumer spending exceeded expectations during the first half of 2023 and may…

3 years ago

Port of Los Angeles June Cargo Volume Strongest in a Year

During the first six months of 2023, the Port handled 4,137,379 TEUs, a 24% decline compared to the same period…

3 years ago

Port Briefs: State Funds POLB’s Zero Emission Future, Invests in Port Infrastructure Upgrades, Agreement Struck on Zero-Emission Transition and POLA and Nagoya Sign Agreement

California announced a partnership July 6 with the nation’s top truck manufacturers that advances the development of zero-emission vehicles or…

3 years ago

Port of Los Angeles Receives $233 Million in State Infrastructure Grants

Of the $1.5 billion awarded by the California State Transportation Agency, approximately $250 million is allocated for zero-emission infrastructure, locomotives,…

3 years ago

Tentative Labor Agreement Brings Stability and Confidence, LA Port Director Claims

In the coming weeks, negotiators will meet about 90 delegates representing all the locals on the West Coast for the…

3 years ago