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
Cirque du Soleil Returns to the Port
Cirque du Soleil's Amaluna is now showing on the LA Waterfront through June 9.
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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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Innovative Training Program for New Longshore Workers
The Port of Los Angeles, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, and Pacific Maritime Association have partnered to pilot an innovative training program for new longshore workers. The pilot program, located in Wilmington, provides a new way to teach lashing, a method used to secure containers to a ship.
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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Get the Latest Facts & Figures
Looking for at-a-glance information on the Port of Los Angeles? Our Facts and Figures card provides the latest statistics available, based on Calendar Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2017/18 data.
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See Amaluna by Cirque du Soleil on the LA Waterfront
Amaluna runs April 25-June 9 in front of Battleship IOWA. Get 35% off tickets with promo code LASTCHANCE. 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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