America’s Port®
The nation’s #1 container port and global model for sustainability, security, and social responsibility.
April volumes break record at Port of Los Angeles
April 2019 was the busiest April in the Port's history—up 4.4% from April 2018.
Next Board Meeting
Thursday, June 6, 4:30 p.m.
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water St., Wilmington, CA 90744
Port Hosts Free Boat Tours for World Trade Week
Join the Port of Los Angeles for free boat tours of Los Angeles Harbor on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cirque du Soleil Returns to the Port
Cirque du Soleil's Amaluna is now showing on the LA Waterfront through May 26.
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Welcome to the Port of Los Angeles: America's Port®
The Port of Los Angeles is America’s premier gateway for international commerce. Located in San Pedro Bay, 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, this thriving seaport is recognized for record-setting cargo operations, environmental stewardship, community partnership, progressive security measures, historical landmarks, and the LA Waterfront.
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One Dock Worker Killed, Another Injured in Container Terminal Accident
An industrial accident on Wednesday, May 15 at a Port of Los Angeles container terminal tragically took the life of an International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) worker and seriously injured a second worker.
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April Container Volumes Break Record at Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles handled 736,466 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April, the busiest April in the Port’s 112-year history.
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Port Hosts Free Harbor Boat Tours and STEM Funshop on Saturday, May 18
The Port of Los Angeles will host its annual free harbor boat tours and STEM Funshop on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to promote international trade in celebration of World Trade Week.
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See Amaluna by Cirque du Soleil on the LA Waterfront
Amaluna runs April 25-May 26 in front of Battleship IOWA. Get 15% off tickets with promo code PORTOFLA. Promotional code valid on tickets for select performances.
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We are L.A.’s gateway to the world. For nearly two decades, the Port of Los Angeles has moved more cargo than any other port in the nation, more than doubling volumes during this time. We are a major economic driver for the local, regional and national economy.Community
Our commitment goes beyond just cargo. We are dedicated to educating our community about Port operations and the positive impact of international trade. We also serve as a connector to the LA Waterfront, creating opportunities for everyone to have access and enjoyment.Environment
We are setting the standard for responsible, sustainable growth. Facilitating global change while protecting the environment is a delicate balance at the nation’s busiest seaport. Achieving this balance requires vision, collaboration and commitment.Ranked
#1
container port in North America 2000-2018
Moved
9.5
million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2018
Facilitated a cargo value of
$297
billion (USD) in 2018
Handled
18%
of the nation's containerized cargo in 2018
Connected to
1 in 9
regional jobs in 2018
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