Port Los Angeles

First commercial electric cargo handlers operate at Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles has achieved another significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a zero-emission (ZE) port by deploying the first commercially available battery-powered electric cargo top handlers in the United States.

“We are building a greener Los Angeles together that supports frontline communities while making major investments in clean energy and creating thousands of good-paying jobs in the process,” stated Karen Bass, mayor of Los Angeles.

Yusen Terminals has acquired...

https://container-news.com/first-commercial-electric-cargo-handlers-operate-at-port-of-los-angeles/

Los Angeles Port Police arrest three for harbor plaque thefts

On 13 February, officers from the Los Angeles Port Police Crime Unit apprehended three individuals believed to be responsible for the theft of several bronze plaques across the Harbor Area and greater Los Angeles. The suspects were detained during a traffic stop in Southwest Los Angeles.

The stolen items from the Port of Los Angeles encompass significant memorials such as the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial and the International Warehouse and Longshore Union “Bloody Thursday” Memorial...

https://container-news.com/los-angeles-port-police-arrest-three-for-harbor-plaque-thefts/

Port of Los Angeles to handle 85,000 metric tons of Chilean fruit imports during winter season

This week, the Port of Los Angeles welcomed the initial vessel of Chilean fruit for the year, carrying over 5,300 pallets loaded with grapes and stone fruit.

Distinguishing itself as the only US West Coast port equipped to receive specialized refrigerated cargo ships transporting palletized fruit from the South American agricultural hub, the Port plays a crucial role in facilitating this unique trade.

In 2021, the Port of Los Angeles made a substantial investment, nearing US$1 million, to enhance...

https://container-news.com/port-of-los-angeles-to-handle-85000-metric-tons-of-chilean-fruit-imports-during-winter-season/

Maersk boosts its global air freight services with new LA air cargo gateway

A.P. Moller-Maersk has opened a new 12,000 m² air freight import/export gateway near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which provides direct planeside recovery and quick unit load device (ULD) transfers.

The facility in the United States West Coast will expand Maersk’s growing North American network of air cargo gateways, which includes Atlanta and Chicago, both of which opened in the previous year.

The new facility is about 15 miles from Los Angeles International Airport and less than...

https://container-news.com/maersk-boosts-its-global-air-freight-services-with-new-la-air-cargo-gateway/

San Pedro Bay and Shanghai ports implement first Transpacific green shipping corridor

The world’s first green shipping corridor across the Pacific is taking form. According to a statement, a  voluntary partnership of leading maritime goods movement stakeholders unveiled a Green Shipping Corridor Implementation Plan Outline to cut emissions on one of the world’s busiest container shipping routes across the Pacific Ocean, including the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Shanghai.

The plan was created with the help of C40 Cities as part of its campaign to reduce carbon emissions...

https://container-news.com/san-pedro-bay-and-shanghai-ports-implement-first-transpacific-green-shipping-corridor/

US$10.3 million front street beutification project starts at Port of Los Angeles

Tim McOsker, 15th District Los Angeles City council member and officials from the port of Los Angeles broke ground on the US$10.3 million Front Street Beautification Project on the Los Angeles Waterfront.

The project aims to enhance connectivity and public access to the LA Waterfront for both Wilmington and San Pedro.

According to Port of Los Angeles, the Front Street Beautification Project will include the design and construction of a landscaped gateway area at the northeast corner of Front...

https://container-news.com/us10-3-million-front-street-beutification-project-starts-at-port-of-los-angeles/

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