Marketing and Customer Relations Bureau
The Marketing and Customer Relations Bureau, overseen by Deputy Executive Director Mike DiBernardo, incudes the Cargo Marketing, Cargo and Industrial Real Estate (and Wharfingers), Environmental Management, Planning and Strategy, and Waterfront and Commercial Real Estate divisions.
Cargo and Industrial Real Estate Division
Marisa L. Katnich, Director of Cargo and Industrial Real Estate
The Cargo and Industrial Real Estate Division oversees all Port cargo-handling facilities (automobile, breakbulk, container, dry bulk, liquid bulk, maritime support, and warehouse), including leasing, property and asset management, and land acquisitions and dispositions.
Contact Cargo and Industrial Real Estate: (310) 732-3860
The Cargo and Industrial Real Estate Division oversees all Port cargo-handling facilities (automobile, breakbulk, container, dry bulk, liquid bulk, maritime support, and warehouse), including leasing, property and asset management, and land acquisitions and dispositions.
Contact Cargo and Industrial Real Estate: (310) 732-3860
Cargo Marketing Division
Eric Caris, Director of Cargo Marketing
Cargo Marketing Division is responsible for developing new business, retaining current business and responding to customer’s needs by providing superior customer service. This division serves as the link to the customer and is tasked with the responsibility of maintaining their satisfaction. Local Port staff expertise combined with a representative office in Taiwan, the division communicates directly with beneficial cargo owners, shipping lines, cruise lines and terminal operators to grow business, gain market intelligence and facilitate the movement of cargo.
Contact Cargo Marketing: (310) 732-3840
Cargo Marketing Division is responsible for developing new business, retaining current business and responding to customer’s needs by providing superior customer service. This division serves as the link to the customer and is tasked with the responsibility of maintaining their satisfaction. Local Port staff expertise combined with a representative office in Taiwan, the division communicates directly with beneficial cargo owners, shipping lines, cruise lines and terminal operators to grow business, gain market intelligence and facilitate the movement of cargo.
Contact Cargo Marketing: (310) 732-3840
Environmental Management Division
Christopher Cannon, Director of Environmental Management
Environmental Management Division assesses environmental impacts of development projects and determines appropriate mitigation measure as appropriate. Divisional duties include the preparation and distribution of any environmental documentation mandated by state and federal law; special studies involving dredging, noise abatement, water quality and air quality; contamination characterizations; wildlife management; and establishment of policies regarding environmental quality issues.
Contact Environmental Management: (310) 732-3675
Environmental Management Division assesses environmental impacts of development projects and determines appropriate mitigation measure as appropriate. Divisional duties include the preparation and distribution of any environmental documentation mandated by state and federal law; special studies involving dredging, noise abatement, water quality and air quality; contamination characterizations; wildlife management; and establishment of policies regarding environmental quality issues.
Contact Environmental Management: (310) 732-3675
Planning and Strategy Division
Michael Keenan, Director of Planning and Strategy
Planning and Strategy Division prepares and maintains a long-range Port Master Plan which guides the future development of the Port consistent with the provisions of the California Coastal Act. In addition, this division manages the application process for permits involving the development or use of port property. Finally, this division provides economic studies of proposed operational and facilities development as well as research projects including statistical analysis based on cargo trends and market projections.
Contact Planning and Strategy: (310) 732-3850
Planning and Strategy Division prepares and maintains a long-range Port Master Plan which guides the future development of the Port consistent with the provisions of the California Coastal Act. In addition, this division manages the application process for permits involving the development or use of port property. Finally, this division provides economic studies of proposed operational and facilities development as well as research projects including statistical analysis based on cargo trends and market projections.
Contact Planning and Strategy: (310) 732-3850
Waterfront and Commercial Real Estate Division
Michael J. Galvin, Director of Waterfront and Commercial Real Estate
The Waterfront and Commercial Real Estate Division includes the Port's retail, dining and entertainment space, cruise terminals, marinas, and the LA Waterfront, a series of waterfront open space development and community enhancement projects located across 400 acres of existing Port of Los Angeles property in both San Pedro and Wilmington.
Contact Waterfront and Commercial Real Estate: (310) 732-3860
The Waterfront and Commercial Real Estate Division includes the Port's retail, dining and entertainment space, cruise terminals, marinas, and the LA Waterfront, a series of waterfront open space development and community enhancement projects located across 400 acres of existing Port of Los Angeles property in both San Pedro and Wilmington.
Contact Waterfront and Commercial Real Estate: (310) 732-3860
Wharfingers
Wharfinger (pronounced war-fin-jer) is an industry term for the keeper or owner of a wharf, similar to a harbormaster. Part of the Cargo and Industrial Real Estate Division, the Wharfinger team at the Port of Los Angeles are responsible for the day-to-day activities at cargo terminals and serve as agents for Port customers.
Contact Wharfingers: (310) 732-3810