Featured Videos
About the Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles is America’s Port®, the nation’s #1 container port and global model for sustainability, security, and social responsibility. Located in San Pedro Bay, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the Port encompasses 7,500 acres of land and water along 43 miles of waterfront. The Port is the nation’s premier gateway for international commerce and has ranked as the number one container port in the United States each year since 2000. These featured videos give an overview and introduction to the busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere.America's Port® 2020
Join Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka on a tour of America's Port, North America's premier gateway for international trade.The LA Waterfront
Since 2005, the Port of Los Angeles has invested more than $600 million in public access enhancement and waterfront development projects, with plans to invest another $400 million through 2025.Port Optimizer™
Port Optimizer is cloud-based software that enhances supply chain performance and predictability by delivering real time data-driven insights through a single portal to stakeholders across the supply chain.State of the Port 2021
Port Executive Director Gene Seroka delivers his sixth annual State of the Port of Los Angeles address virtually.
Speakers Bureau
Stay Connected, Virtually
As we navigate through these challenging times, the Port of Los Angeles Speakers Bureau discussion topics are now available on the Port's website and YouTube Channel. Speakers Bureau Video Library presentations offer an opportunity to stay informed and connected with the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s leading container port and premier gateway for international trade. Your daily life is directly affected by what happens at the Port – from the clothes you wear, to the food you eat, to the well-being of the region in which you live. The videos below are of some of the most popular and requested topics of discussions. More topics will be added as presentations become available.Anna Burton, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
In this Speaker Bureau presentation, Anna Burton provides useful information and tips to help you prepare for an emergency at work and/or home.Tim DeMoss, Environmental Affairs Officer
In this Speakers Bureau presentation, Tim DeMoss discusses air quality and the Port of Los Angeles Clean Truck Program.Michael Keenan, Director of Planning and Strategy
In this Speakers Bureau presentation, Michael Keenan's Port 101 provides a comprehensive overview of the Port of Los Angeles, including its history, operations, initiatives and more.
Virtual Tours
Explore Los Angeles Harbor
While our traditional harbor tours are on hold due to the pandemic, our virtual boat tours offer an opportunity to visit Los Angeles Harbor from the comfort of your own home. These virtual tours offer two routes, each jam-packed with beautiful cinematography and information about the busiest port in the Western Hemisphere. The Wilmington Harbor Tour explores the some of the Port's non-container terminals and historical icons, while the San Pedro Harbor Tour traverses down the Main Channel to explore container terminals, museums and highly anticipated West Harbor.Los Angeles Harbor Tour from San Pedro/Terminal Island (South)
Join us for a virtual narrated tour of the southern section of the Port of Los Angeles, from the Los Angeles Main Channel to the Pier 300 Channel, to learn more about the Port's operations, environmental initiatives and more.Los Angeles Harbor Tour from Wilmington/Terminal Island (North)
Join us for a virtual narrated tour of the northern section of the Port of Los Angeles, from the East and West Basins to the Los Angeles Main Channel, to learn about the Port's history, operations and more.Virtual Educational Boat Tour
The Port of Los Angeles' popular school boat tour program has been converted into a virtual boat tour. Through this virtual tour, students, educators and parents alike can visit the various landmarks found at America's busiest port, from the comfort of home.
Career RePORT
Ask us a question
Career RePORT encourages all students and educators to submit questions you want to ask a Port employee: what kind of job they do at the Port, how they entered their career field, who their favorite superhero is, or what they made for dinner last night.Mike Dawson
Senior Electrical Inspector Mike Dawson performs inspection of the Port's Capital Improvement Jobs and Harbor Engineer Permits, based on current electrical code, approved plans, and specifications.
Lizeth Vazquez
Port of Los Angeles Mechanical Engineering Associate Lizeth Vazquez is an alumnae of the EXP (formerly International Trade Academy) Program who ran the LA Marathon.
Marcel Van Dijk
Cargo Marketing Manager Marcel van Dijk explains his role at the Port and why he loves his job of 19 years. Fun fact: Marcel has not one...not two...but THREE dogs!
Chelsea Boyd
Public Relations Specialist Chelsea Boyd shares how her role at the Port is a "catch all" for different responsibilities, what her journalism and theater arts degrees have taught her and the power of saying yes to opportunities.
Tim DeMoss
Environmental Affairs Officer Tim DeMoss discusses how his work affects the Port community, why he has been with the City of Los Angeles for 29 years and how the number 42 is a sign of good luck.
Anna Burton
Anna Burton, Emergency Management Coordinator, shares what she learned from China and Japan's emergency planning, how every disaster brings new opportunities and the hobby she enjoys with her grandchildren.
Mike Keenan
Mike Keenan, Director of Planning and Strategy, gives insight on the research he performs, his advice for college students looking to work at the Port of Los Angeles and who his favorite superhero is at the moment.
Alex Garbe
Port Police K9 Officer Alex Garbe answers your questions about her work, including how she trains with her canine, how long has she been with her canine and if people can pet K9 Officer Puma.
Michael Glimpse
Port Police Maritime Operations Officer Michael Glimpse discusses his favorite aspects of being a police officer, where he found his dog and the amount of effort he put into being a part of the Dive Team.
Michael Canlas
Port Police Motor Officer Michael Canlas discusses the fastest car he's caught speeding, the gear motor officers wear and how many subscribers he has on his YouTube channel.
Charles Preston
Port Survey Party Chief Charles Preston tackles your questions about how he creates maps of the Port complex, what his dream job would be, how he prepared for an Ironman Triathlon and more.
Fernando Martinez
This episode features Port Police Hazardous Materials Officer Fernando Martinez. In his role, Fernando inspects dangerous cargo that comes through the Port of Los Angeles.