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September 2023 News
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Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Increases in August
Sept. 14, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles moved 828,016 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in August, a 3% increase compared to the same period last year. It was the Port’s first monthly year-over-year increase in 13 months.
Port of Los Angeles to Share Draft Waterfront Connectivity Plan for San Pedro at Sept. 28 Community Meeting
Sept. 14, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles and SWA Group will hold a community meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 to present the recently released Draft Waterfront Connectivity Plan for San Pedro.
Port of Los Angeles to Host Wilmington Waterfront Community Update Meeting on Sept. 27
Sept. 13, 2023 – The Port of Los Angeles will host a community update meeting at the Wilmington Senior Citizen Center, 1371 Eubank Avenue, Wilmington, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Open to the public, Spanish translation service will be available.
Clean Air Progress at the Port of Los Angeles
Sept. 7, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles made significant clear air progress in 2022 compared with the previous year, according to the Port’s new Inventory of Air Emissions. Released today, the report shows emissions for calendar year 2022 are down from all port-related sources due to both a reduction in ships at anchor and the Port’s ongoing environmental initiatives.
The White House: President Biden on Labor Contract
Sept. 6, 2023 - President Biden delivers remarks on the ILWU and PMA finalizing a new contract, and continued progress empowering workers and strengthening America’s ports and supply chains.
Port of Los Angeles Adds Second EarthCam to Capture Livestream of America’s Busiest Port
Sept. 1, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has added a second livestream camera, operated by EarthCam, expanding the view from the Los Angeles Main Channel in San Pedro to the East Basin in Wilmington. Both cameras stream in high resolution and share panoramic vistas from both sides of the iconic Vincent Thomas Bridge.
Port of Los Angeles Releases Draft San Pedro Waterfront Connectivity Plan
Sept. 1, 2023 - After extensive community and local stakeholder input, the Port of Los Angeles has released a draft Waterfront Connectivity Plan for San Pedro, a long-term planning and visioning document outlining strategies to better link Downtown San Pedro, surrounding neighborhoods and the larger region to the LA Waterfront and its many attractions. The plan is being developed in conjunction with SWA Group, a leading landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm.
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Port of Los Angeles to Share Draft Waterfront Connectivity Plan for San Pedro at Sept. 28 Community Meeting
Sept. 14, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles and SWA Group will hold a community meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 to present the recently released Draft Waterfront Connectivity Plan for San Pedro.
Port of Los Angeles to Host Wilmington Waterfront Community Update Meeting on Sept. 27
Sept. 13, 2023 – The Port of Los Angeles will host a community update meeting at the Wilmington Senior Citizen Center, 1371 Eubank Avenue, Wilmington, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Open to the public, Spanish translation service will be available.
Clean Air Progress at the Port of Los Angeles
Sept. 7, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles made significant clear air progress in 2022 compared with the previous year, according to the Port’s new Inventory of Air Emissions. Released today, the report shows emissions for calendar year 2022 are down from all port-related sources due to both a reduction in ships at anchor and the Port’s ongoing environmental initiatives.
Port of Los Angeles Adds Second EarthCam to Capture Livestream of America’s Busiest Port
Sept. 1, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has added a second livestream camera, operated by EarthCam, expanding the view from the Los Angeles Main Channel in San Pedro to the East Basin in Wilmington. Both cameras stream in high resolution and share panoramic vistas from both sides of the iconic Vincent Thomas Bridge.
Port of Los Angeles Releases Draft San Pedro Waterfront Connectivity Plan
Sept. 1, 2023 - After extensive community and local stakeholder input, the Port of Los Angeles has released a draft Waterfront Connectivity Plan for San Pedro, a long-term planning and visioning document outlining strategies to better link Downtown San Pedro, surrounding neighborhoods and the larger region to the LA Waterfront and its many attractions. The plan is being developed in conjunction with SWA Group, a leading landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm.
August 2023 News
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Los Angeles Welcomes Ratification of Longshore Worker Contract
Aug. 31, 2023 - The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) today announced the ratification of a six-year contract between the ILWU and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).
PMSA: Study Confirms When California Loses Cargo, Greenhouse Gases Increase
Aug. 30, 2023 - A new study released by the PMSA demonstrates that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can increase when vessels carrying cargo originating in Asia bypass seaports on the U.S. West Coast.
Congresswoman Nanette Barragán Presents Check to Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator for Truck Charging Infrastructure Project
Aug. 23, 2023 - Thanks to a $1.5 million Community Project Funding grant secured by Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), and awarded to the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, LACI will help install public charging infrastructure dedicated for use by electric heavy-duty trucks that transport freight between the Port of Los Angeles and nearby distribution centers.
Port of Los Angeles Recognizes Shipping Lines, Customers Helping to Reduce Emissions
Aug. 23, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles this week celebrated the achievements of over two dozen shipping lines and carriers for participating in the Port’s Vessel Speed Reduction Program, an air quality and annual incentive program for vessel operators who reduce their speed as they approach or depart America’s Port®.
Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Slips in July
Aug. 23, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles moved 684,291 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July as cargo shipments declined compared to last year’s record month.
POLITICO Q&A: Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles
Aug. 15, 2023 - POLITICO sat down with Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka to talk about the state of the nation’s largest port and what it says about the supply chain and international trade. (Subscriber access required).
Bloomberg: Gene Seroka on Supply Chain, Freight Rates Outlook
Aug. 14, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses his outlook for supply chain and freight rates. He speaks with Haslinda Amin and David Ingles on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia".
ILWU Collecting Donations for Those Affected by Maui Fires
Aug. 10, 2023 - In response to the Maui fires, ILWU Locals 13, 63 and 94 are collecting donations and supplies to deliver to affected communities in Hawaii. Donations can be dropped off at the ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. through Thursday, Aug. 17. Monetary donations may be given through the ILWU Credit Union. Click here for details.
Port of Los Angeles to Host Marine Flare Collection Event
Aug. 9, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles will host a marine flare collection event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Cabrillo Way Marina, 2293 Miner St., Lot G in San Pedro.
Port of Los Angeles Officials Seek to Build Up Supply Lines with Federal Funds
Aug. 4, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joined Spectrum News in Washington, D.C. to discuss the impact of federal funding for West Coast ports and recap discussions with key leaders.
Port of Los Angeles and SA Recycling Celebrate Sustainability Milestone
Aug. 1, 2023 - SA Recycling at the Port of Los Angeles has moved 5 million tons of recycled metals with an all-electric Liebherr crane since 2017. At a ceremony on Terminal Island, officials discussed the project’s environmental achievements, public-private funding, and contributions to sustainability efforts at America's Port®.
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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán Presents Check to Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator for Truck Charging Infrastructure Project
Aug. 23, 2023 - Thanks to a $1.5 million Community Project Funding grant secured by Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), and awarded to the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, LACI will help install public charging infrastructure dedicated for use by electric heavy-duty trucks that transport freight between the Port of Los Angeles and nearby distribution centers.
Port of Los Angeles Recognizes Shipping Lines, Customers Helping to Reduce Emissions
Aug. 23, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles this week celebrated the achievements of over two dozen shipping lines and carriers for participating in the Port’s Vessel Speed Reduction Program, an air quality and annual incentive program for vessel operators who reduce their speed as they approach or depart America’s Port®.
POLITICO Q&A: Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles
Aug. 15, 2023 - POLITICO sat down with Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka to talk about the state of the nation’s largest port and what it says about the supply chain and international trade. (Subscriber access required).
ILWU Collecting Donations for Those Affected by Maui Fires
Aug. 10, 2023 - In response to the Maui fires, ILWU Locals 13, 63 and 94 are collecting donations and supplies to deliver to affected communities in Hawaii. Donations can be dropped off at the ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. through Thursday, Aug. 17. Monetary donations may be given through the ILWU Credit Union. Click here for details.
Port of Los Angeles and SA Recycling Celebrate Sustainability Milestone
Aug. 1, 2023 - SA Recycling at the Port of Los Angeles has moved 5 million tons of recycled metals with an all-electric Liebherr crane since 2017. At a ceremony on Terminal Island, officials discussed the project’s environmental achievements, public-private funding, and contributions to sustainability efforts at America's Port®.
July 2023 News
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Lucille Roybal-Allard Elected President of the Los Angeles Harbor Commission; Diane Middleton Voted Vice President
July 20, 2023 - The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has elected former U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard as its new president. The five-member commission also voted in Diane Middleton as its new vice president. Both started their new roles on Thursday immediately after their unanimous election.
Port of Los Angeles Breaks Ground on Second Phase of $85 Million LA Waterfront Promenade in San Pedro
July 18, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles broke ground on the start of the second and final phase of the San Pedro Promenade along the Main Channel portion of the future West Harbor commercial development on the LA Waterfront. Groundbreaking for the $31.4 million Phase II project follows the completion of the Promenade’s $53.7 million Phase I in October 2021, for a combined Port investment of more than $85 million.
Port of Los Angeles June Cargo Volume Strongest in a Year
July 12, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles moved 833,035 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, its best performance since last July and just 5% less than last year’s record.
Oracle Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix to Debut on LA Waterfront
July 11, 2023 - Later this month, the Port of Los Angeles will host the first-ever Oracle Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, a high-speed, hydrofoiling sailboat racing event that takes place close to shore, as part of the SailGP 12-race global circuit spanning four continents. Thousands of spectators are expected to gather around the LA Waterfront’s Outer Harbor racecourse the weekend of July 22-23 for SailGP’s Los Angeles debut.
Port Receives $233 Million in State Infrastructure Grants
July 6, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has been awarded $233 million in grants from the State of California to complete essential infrastructure projects aimed at creating a more efficient and sustainable supply chain. The grants were among $1.5 billion announced today by California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin at a ceremony attended by officials from ports across Southern California.
San Pedro Bay Ports Give Quarterly Clean Air Action Plan Update July 25
July 5, 2023 - The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 25.
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Lucille Roybal-Allard Elected President of the Los Angeles Harbor Commission; Diane Middleton Voted Vice President
July 20, 2023 - The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has elected former U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard as its new president. The five-member commission also voted in Diane Middleton as its new vice president. Both started their new roles on Thursday immediately after their unanimous election.
Port of Los Angeles Breaks Ground on Second Phase of $85 Million LA Waterfront Promenade in San Pedro
July 18, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles broke ground on the start of the second and final phase of the San Pedro Promenade along the Main Channel portion of the future West Harbor commercial development on the LA Waterfront. Groundbreaking for the $31.4 million Phase II project follows the completion of the Promenade’s $53.7 million Phase I in October 2021, for a combined Port investment of more than $85 million.
Oracle Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix to Debut on LA Waterfront
July 11, 2023 - Later this month, the Port of Los Angeles will host the first-ever Oracle Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, a high-speed, hydrofoiling sailboat racing event that takes place close to shore, as part of the SailGP 12-race global circuit spanning four continents. Thousands of spectators are expected to gather around the LA Waterfront’s Outer Harbor racecourse the weekend of July 22-23 for SailGP’s Los Angeles debut.
Port Receives $233 Million in State Infrastructure Grants
July 6, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has been awarded $233 million in grants from the State of California to complete essential infrastructure projects aimed at creating a more efficient and sustainable supply chain. The grants were among $1.5 billion announced today by California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin at a ceremony attended by officials from ports across Southern California.
June 2023 News
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Ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya Sign Agreement to Expand Cooperation
June 29, 2023 - Officials from the ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya, Japan, have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to broaden cooperation on several sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives, including port community systems and digital supply chain information sharing, zero-emission vehicle and equipment testing, and a new Green Shipping Corridor between the two ports. The new three-year agreement builds upon the 2020 MOU.
NBC News Conference Extra with Conan Nolan: San Pedro Bay Port Complex
June 18, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joined Conan Nolan on NBC News Conference Extra to discuss the new tentative labor agreement, importance of moving cargo through West Coast ports, and goal toward zero-emissions.
Bloomberg: Supply Chain Concerns, Consumer Strength and the Fed (Radio)
June 16, 2023 - Port of Los Angles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins Paul Sweeney and Jessica Menton on Bloomberg's The Tape podcast to discuss the West Coast Port labor deal. Segment begins at 25:08.
Bloomberg: Julie Su Delivered: Seroka on West Coast Contracts
June 16, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses the new tentative West Coast Port Deal that Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su helped deliver. Seroka also talks about the supply chain as peak season is ahead with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."
Yahoo! Finance: West Coast Ports Reach Deal with Union Workers
June 16, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses the importance of the new West Coast ports labor deal on Yahoo! Finance with Akiko Fujita and Diane King Hall.
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Discusses Labor Deal on KNX (Audio Only)
June 15, 2023 - The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a tentative labor agreement. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka explains what that means for Los Angeles and the San Pedro Bay port complex.
Statements from Los Angeles Officials on Tentative ILWU, PMA Labor Agreement
June 14, 2023 - The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a tentative labor agreement.
Port of Los Angeles Moves 779,140 Cargo Units in May
June 13, 2023 - For the third consecutive month, cargo volume at the Port of Los Angeles increased in May, with the Port handling 779,140 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) for the month. While that is a drop of about 19% compared to May, it represents a 60% increase in cargo since February.
CNBC International: Cargo Moving Pretty Well Despite Spot Shortages of Labor
June 12, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joined Martin Soong on CNBC Squawk Box Asia to discuss cargo movement and labor shortages.
CNBC Squawk Box: Gene Seroka on Labor Slowdown and Impact on Supply Chain
June 8, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joined Becky Quick on CNBC Squawk Box to discuss how ongoing labor discussions may affect West Coast ports.
Port of Los Angeles Adopts $2 Billion Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget
June 7, 2023 - The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a $2 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 annual budget for the Port of Los Angeles. The financial blueprint calls for increased investment in Port operational and public-access infrastructure, as well as support for a range of industry leading sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.
Trani's Dockside Station Opens on the LA Waterfront
June 5, 2023 - The Trani family has opened the doors of its new Dockside Station restaurant on the LA Waterfront at the site of former iconic Canetti’s Seafood Grotto, housed in the historic U.S. Immigration Station building in San Pedro. The new restaurant features a vast menu with local seafood and architectural nods to the history of San Pedro.
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Ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya Sign Agreement to Expand Cooperation
June 29, 2023 - Officials from the ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya, Japan, have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to broaden cooperation on several sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives, including port community systems and digital supply chain information sharing, zero-emission vehicle and equipment testing, and a new Green Shipping Corridor between the two ports. The new three-year agreement builds upon the 2020 MOU.
NBC News Conference Extra with Conan Nolan: San Pedro Bay Port Complex
June 18, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joined Conan Nolan on NBC News Conference Extra to discuss the new tentative labor agreement, importance of moving cargo through West Coast ports, and goal toward zero-emissions.
Bloomberg: Supply Chain Concerns, Consumer Strength and the Fed (Radio)
June 16, 2023 - Port of Los Angles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins Paul Sweeney and Jessica Menton on Bloomberg's The Tape podcast to discuss the West Coast Port labor deal. Segment begins at 25:08.
Bloomberg: Julie Su Delivered: Seroka on West Coast Contracts
June 16, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses the new tentative West Coast Port Deal that Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su helped deliver. Seroka also talks about the supply chain as peak season is ahead with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Discusses Labor Deal on KNX (Audio Only)
June 15, 2023 - The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a tentative labor agreement. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka explains what that means for Los Angeles and the San Pedro Bay port complex.
Port of Los Angeles Moves 779,140 Cargo Units in May
June 13, 2023 - For the third consecutive month, cargo volume at the Port of Los Angeles increased in May, with the Port handling 779,140 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) for the month. While that is a drop of about 19% compared to May, it represents a 60% increase in cargo since February.
Port of Los Angeles Adopts $2 Billion Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget
June 7, 2023 - The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a $2 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 annual budget for the Port of Los Angeles. The financial blueprint calls for increased investment in Port operational and public-access infrastructure, as well as support for a range of industry leading sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.
Trani's Dockside Station Opens on the LA Waterfront
June 5, 2023 - The Trani family has opened the doors of its new Dockside Station restaurant on the LA Waterfront at the site of former iconic Canetti’s Seafood Grotto, housed in the historic U.S. Immigration Station building in San Pedro. The new restaurant features a vast menu with local seafood and architectural nods to the history of San Pedro.
May 2023 News
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Commentary: Su has what it takes to be Secretary of Labor
May 25, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says Julie Su is eminently qualified to be Labor Secretary; here’s why. (The Hill)
Port of Los Angeles Handles 688,000 Container Units in April
May 18, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles processed 688,110 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April 2023, down 22% compared to April 2022, which was the second busiest April on record.
Here Comes the Fun! Port of Los Angeles Announces Sizzling Summer Line-Up of Activities on the LA Waterfront
May 17, 2023 - Haven’t nailed down those summer plans yet? No need to worry. From Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, the Port of Los Angeles and its community partners offer a full slate of new and returning events on the LA Waterfront. This summer’s calendar of events has something for just about everyone.
Gene Seroka's Live Appearance on Inside the Issues with Alex Cohen
May 16, 2023 - On Spectrum News 1 SoCal’s “Inside the Issues,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins host Alex Cohen live in the Spectrum News studio to discuss climate solutions, technology, labor negotiations and the upcoming LA Fleet Week® 2023 event.
MSC Digital Talks Episode #6: Data-Sharing & Cybersecurity at the USA’s Largest Port
May 2, 2023 - In the latest episode of the MSC Digital Talks series, MSC’s CDIO André Simha and Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discuss how the port information-sharing system benefits the whole supply chain. As digitalization at the Port continues to expand, cybersecurity is a major topic of their discussion.
Los Angeles City Council Approves Mayor Karen Bass’ Nominees to Harbor Commission
May 2, 2023 - Three new members have been confirmed to the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, the five-member oversight board for the Port of Los Angeles. Nominated to the posts by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and approved today by the Los Angeles City Council are former U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Michael Muñoz and Lee Williams.
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka Receives Stanley T. Olafson Award from L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
May 2, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka today received the esteemed Stanley T. Olafson Award from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizing his work in the world trade industry and leadership of the nation’s busiest container port. Seroka accepted the award, one of the oldest and most prestigious chamber awards, at the 97th annual World Trade Week Conference in Downtown Los Angeles.
Port of Los Angeles to Host Second Virtual Public Meeting on Air Quality Monitoring Program on May 16
May 2, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles will host an Air Quality Monitoring Program update from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 via Zoom. This public meeting will include a status update on the air monitoring network upgrade and annual air monitoring report. The first meeting was held in December 2022.
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Here Comes the Fun! Port of Los Angeles Announces Sizzling Summer Line-Up of Activities on the LA Waterfront
May 17, 2023 - Haven’t nailed down those summer plans yet? No need to worry. From Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, the Port of Los Angeles and its community partners offer a full slate of new and returning events on the LA Waterfront. This summer’s calendar of events has something for just about everyone.
Gene Seroka's Live Appearance on Inside the Issues with Alex Cohen
May 16, 2023 - On Spectrum News 1 SoCal’s “Inside the Issues,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins host Alex Cohen live in the Spectrum News studio to discuss climate solutions, technology, labor negotiations and the upcoming LA Fleet Week® 2023 event.
MSC Digital Talks Episode #6: Data-Sharing & Cybersecurity at the USA’s Largest Port
May 2, 2023 - In the latest episode of the MSC Digital Talks series, MSC’s CDIO André Simha and Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discuss how the port information-sharing system benefits the whole supply chain. As digitalization at the Port continues to expand, cybersecurity is a major topic of their discussion.
Los Angeles City Council Approves Mayor Karen Bass’ Nominees to Harbor Commission
May 2, 2023 - Three new members have been confirmed to the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, the five-member oversight board for the Port of Los Angeles. Nominated to the posts by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and approved today by the Los Angeles City Council are former U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Michael Muñoz and Lee Williams.
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka Receives Stanley T. Olafson Award from L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
May 2, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka today received the esteemed Stanley T. Olafson Award from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizing his work in the world trade industry and leadership of the nation’s busiest container port. Seroka accepted the award, one of the oldest and most prestigious chamber awards, at the 97th annual World Trade Week Conference in Downtown Los Angeles.
Port of Los Angeles to Host Second Virtual Public Meeting on Air Quality Monitoring Program on May 16
May 2, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles will host an Air Quality Monitoring Program update from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 via Zoom. This public meeting will include a status update on the air monitoring network upgrade and annual air monitoring report. The first meeting was held in December 2022.
April 2023 News
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California Approves World’s First Regulation to Phase Out Dirty Combustion Trucks and Protect Public Health
April 28, 2023 - “Collectively, we need to accelerate technology and development for the estimated $20 billion investment needed to transition to zero emission trucks,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “Public and private sector stakeholders must coordinate to increase commercial availability of equipment, plan and install infrastructure, reduce acquisition costs and improve overall drayage productivity in order to build a sustainable zero emission truck market."
Port of Los Angeles Signs Agreement with Four California Ports on Data System Development
April 26, 2023 - Five California seaports – the Port of Los Angeles along with the ports of Long Beach, Oakland, Hueneme and San Diego – signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Sacramento today launching the California Port Data Partnership alongside state and federal partners.
Singapore, Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Sign Memorandum on Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
April 24, 2023 -The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, with the support of C40 Cities, signed a memorandum of understanding today to establish a green and digital shipping corridor between Singapore and the San Pedro Bay ports complex to support the decarbonization of the maritime industry and improve efficiencies through digitalization.
CNBC Squawk Box Asia: Gene Seroka on MOU with MPA Singapore, Port Volumes and Labor
April 24, 2023 - While in Singapore to sign a Green Shipping and Digital Agreement with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joined Squawk Box Asia live to discuss port volumes, labor issues and the economy.
Los Angeles Harbor Commission Approves Update to Port of Los Angeles’ Public Access Investment Plan
April 13, 2023 - The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved an update to the Port of Los Angeles’ Public Access Investment Plan (PAIP), budgetary guidelines that direct the development and operations of the LA Waterfront. The newly adopted plan updates the original version created in 2015.
Port of Los Angeles Closes Soft First Quarter Handling 623,234 Container Units in March
April 12, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles processed 623,234 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in March, closing out a soft first quarter. For the first three months of 2023, the Port handled 1,837,094 TEUs, down 32% compared to 2022, which was the best Q1 in the Port’s history.
Reminder: Community Investment Grant Application Period Open Through May 8
April 5, 2023 - Nonprofit organizations may continue to apply for grants through the Port’s Community Investment Grant Program for FY 23/24. Join the Port at a virtual workshop at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 to learn more. Deadline to apply is May 8.
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California Approves World’s First Regulation to Phase Out Dirty Combustion Trucks and Protect Public Health
April 28, 2023 - “Collectively, we need to accelerate technology and development for the estimated $20 billion investment needed to transition to zero emission trucks,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “Public and private sector stakeholders must coordinate to increase commercial availability of equipment, plan and install infrastructure, reduce acquisition costs and improve overall drayage productivity in order to build a sustainable zero emission truck market."
Port of Los Angeles Signs Agreement with Four California Ports on Data System Development
April 26, 2023 - Five California seaports – the Port of Los Angeles along with the ports of Long Beach, Oakland, Hueneme and San Diego – signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Sacramento today launching the California Port Data Partnership alongside state and federal partners.
Singapore, Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Sign Memorandum on Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
April 24, 2023 -The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, with the support of C40 Cities, signed a memorandum of understanding today to establish a green and digital shipping corridor between Singapore and the San Pedro Bay ports complex to support the decarbonization of the maritime industry and improve efficiencies through digitalization.
CNBC Squawk Box Asia: Gene Seroka on MOU with MPA Singapore, Port Volumes and Labor
April 24, 2023 - While in Singapore to sign a Green Shipping and Digital Agreement with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joined Squawk Box Asia live to discuss port volumes, labor issues and the economy.
Los Angeles Harbor Commission Approves Update to Port of Los Angeles’ Public Access Investment Plan
April 13, 2023 - The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved an update to the Port of Los Angeles’ Public Access Investment Plan (PAIP), budgetary guidelines that direct the development and operations of the LA Waterfront. The newly adopted plan updates the original version created in 2015.
Port of Los Angeles Closes Soft First Quarter Handling 623,234 Container Units in March
April 12, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles processed 623,234 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in March, closing out a soft first quarter. For the first three months of 2023, the Port handled 1,837,094 TEUs, down 32% compared to 2022, which was the best Q1 in the Port’s history.
Reminder: Community Investment Grant Application Period Open Through May 8
April 5, 2023 - Nonprofit organizations may continue to apply for grants through the Port’s Community Investment Grant Program for FY 23/24. Join the Port at a virtual workshop at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 to learn more. Deadline to apply is May 8.
March 2023 News
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Port of Los Angeles Releases Notice of Preparation, Initial Study for SA Recycling Permit Amendment
March 30, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has released a Notice of Preparation/Initial Study (NOP/IS) of a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to the Port-certified 1996 Hugo Neu-Proler Lease Renewal EIR for the SA Recycling Amendment to Permit No. 750 Project located at Berths 210-211 on Terminal Island.
Bloomberg The Tape Podcast: Banks, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Pets
March 27, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins the program to discuss the latest on the supply chain and shipping business in this episode of The Tape Podcast hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller. Gene's interview starts at 47:30.
Bloomberg TV: Gene Seroka on Federal Funding at the Port of LA
March 27, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka live in studio with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern and Joe Mathieu in Washington D.C. to discuss the importance of federal funding for infrastructure investment on "Balance of Power."
Officials Laud State Funding for Goods Movement Training Campus
March 24, 2023 - State officials on Friday presented a ceremonial check reaffirming a $110 million pledge to help fund the nation’s first training facility specifically devoted to supply chain workers, located within the San Pedro Bay port complex.
Fitch Affirms Port of Los Angeles's Revenue Bonds at 'AA'; Outlook Stable
March 22, 2023 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Port of Los Angeles’ ‘AA’ rating with stable outlook for outstanding bonds.
Port of Los Angeles Moves 487,846 Container Units in February as Global Trade Slows
March 17, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles processed 487,846 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, a 43% decrease from the previous February’s all-time record.
Port of Los Angeles Signs Agreements with Tokyo and Yokohama Ports to Establish Green Shipping Corridor
March 16, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has entered into separate Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with the Port of Tokyo and the Port of Yokohama – to more formally collaborate on sustainability and environmental issues. The agreements were signed by Port of Los Angeles officials during the 2023 California Japan Clean Energy Trade Mission, led by California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and Dee Dee Myers, Director of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
Port of Los Angeles Resumes Summer Internship Program
March 13, 2023 - After a three-year hiatus, the Port of Los Angeles is now accepting applications for its 2023 Summer Internship Program. College-enrolled student interns gain hands-on experience working at one of the world’s busiest ports, with assignment opportunities in fields such as engineering, marketing, real estate and more.
Port of Los Angeles Breaks Ground on $10.3 Million Front Street Beautification Project
March 9, 2023 - With ceremonial shovels in hand, 15th District Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker and officials from the Port of Los Angeles today broke ground on the $10.3 million Front Street Beautification Project on the LA Waterfront.
Port of Los Angeles Signs Cooperative Agreement with the Port of Gothenburg
March 3, 2023 - Officials with the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Gothenburg, Sweden, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further their relationship and cooperation on a number of key topics, including sustainability, digital and physical infrastructure, and potential trade opportunities. The agreement was signed at a ceremony at the Port of Los Angeles this week.
Port of Los Angeles Now Accepting Applications For Community Investment Grant Program
March 6, 2023 -Applications for the Port of Los Angeles Community Investment Grant Program are now being accepted through May 8. The Port plans to award $1.3 million in non-taxpayer-funded grants supporting initiatives that benefit Los Angeles Harbor communities, the LA Waterfront and Port goals related to international trade, the environment, sustainability, public safety and security.
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Port of Los Angeles Releases Notice of Preparation, Initial Study for SA Recycling Permit Amendment
March 30, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has released a Notice of Preparation/Initial Study (NOP/IS) of a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to the Port-certified 1996 Hugo Neu-Proler Lease Renewal EIR for the SA Recycling Amendment to Permit No. 750 Project located at Berths 210-211 on Terminal Island.
Bloomberg The Tape Podcast: Banks, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Pets
March 27, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins the program to discuss the latest on the supply chain and shipping business in this episode of The Tape Podcast hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller. Gene's interview starts at 47:30.
Bloomberg TV: Gene Seroka on Federal Funding at the Port of LA
March 27, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka live in studio with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern and Joe Mathieu in Washington D.C. to discuss the importance of federal funding for infrastructure investment on "Balance of Power."
Officials Laud State Funding for Goods Movement Training Campus
March 24, 2023 - State officials on Friday presented a ceremonial check reaffirming a $110 million pledge to help fund the nation’s first training facility specifically devoted to supply chain workers, located within the San Pedro Bay port complex.
Port of Los Angeles Signs Agreements with Tokyo and Yokohama Ports to Establish Green Shipping Corridor
March 16, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has entered into separate Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with the Port of Tokyo and the Port of Yokohama – to more formally collaborate on sustainability and environmental issues. The agreements were signed by Port of Los Angeles officials during the 2023 California Japan Clean Energy Trade Mission, led by California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and Dee Dee Myers, Director of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
Port of Los Angeles Resumes Summer Internship Program
March 13, 2023 - After a three-year hiatus, the Port of Los Angeles is now accepting applications for its 2023 Summer Internship Program. College-enrolled student interns gain hands-on experience working at one of the world’s busiest ports, with assignment opportunities in fields such as engineering, marketing, real estate and more.
Port of Los Angeles Breaks Ground on $10.3 Million Front Street Beautification Project
March 9, 2023 - With ceremonial shovels in hand, 15th District Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker and officials from the Port of Los Angeles today broke ground on the $10.3 million Front Street Beautification Project on the LA Waterfront.
Port of Los Angeles Signs Cooperative Agreement with the Port of Gothenburg
March 3, 2023 - Officials with the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Gothenburg, Sweden, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further their relationship and cooperation on a number of key topics, including sustainability, digital and physical infrastructure, and potential trade opportunities. The agreement was signed at a ceremony at the Port of Los Angeles this week.
Port of Los Angeles Now Accepting Applications For Community Investment Grant Program
March 6, 2023 -Applications for the Port of Los Angeles Community Investment Grant Program are now being accepted through May 8. The Port plans to award $1.3 million in non-taxpayer-funded grants supporting initiatives that benefit Los Angeles Harbor communities, the LA Waterfront and Port goals related to international trade, the environment, sustainability, public safety and security.
February 2023 News
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View Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Connectivity Plan Workshop Presentation
Feb. 28, 2023 - This presentation, shown at the Feb. 23 workshop on San Pedro’s Waterfront Connectivity Plan, gives an overview of the ongoing development along the LA Waterfront and introduces the Connectivity Plan, along with updates on AltaSea, Battleship IOWA, Cabrillo Way Marina and West Harbor.
Port of Los Angeles Releases Notice of Preparation, Initial Study for Safety Improvements to Marine Oil Terminal in Wilmington
Feb. 23, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has released a Notice of Preparation/Initial Study (NOP/IS) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Berths 148-151 (Phillips 66) Marine Oil Terminal and Wharf Improvement Project, located at the foot of “A” Street in Wilmington.
Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka breaks down state of shipping in U.S.
Feb. 23, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of shipping in the Port of Los Angeles, how the lack of warehouse space has caused lower volumes and why cargo is moving away from the West Coast.
Bloomberg TV: Gene Seroka Shares the Latest on Cargo Volume
Feb. 22, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka live in studio at Bloomberg TV to discuss the latest on cargo volume and ongoing labor talks.
San Pedro Bay Ports Give Quarterly Clean Air Action Plan Update
Feb. 22, 2023 - The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 8. The meeting will include a status update of the Clean Truck Fund Rate implementation, status of the ports’ Technology Advancement Program projects, and looking at 2022 accomplishments and 2023 priorities.
Port of Los Angeles Moves 726,014 Container Units to Start 2023
Feb. 16, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles processed 726,014 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in January, a 16% decrease from the previous January’s all-time record. While containerized cargo dipped last month, the Port had 229 cruise calls in 2022 and expects cruise demand to continue to increase.
San Pedro's Waterfront Connectivity Plan Workshop
Feb. 8, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles is asking local stakeholders to once again provide their input at a Community Workshop on Feb. 23 that will focus on how to better link the larger region, San Pedro and its neighborhoods to the LA Waterfront’s many areas and attractions.
The Port of Los Angeles Celebrates Black History Month
Feb. 1, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles proudly celebrates Black History Month, honoring the indelible impact Black Americans continue to have on our collective American history.
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View Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Connectivity Plan Workshop Presentation
Feb. 28, 2023 - This presentation, shown at the Feb. 23 workshop on San Pedro’s Waterfront Connectivity Plan, gives an overview of the ongoing development along the LA Waterfront and introduces the Connectivity Plan, along with updates on AltaSea, Battleship IOWA, Cabrillo Way Marina and West Harbor.
Port of Los Angeles Releases Notice of Preparation, Initial Study for Safety Improvements to Marine Oil Terminal in Wilmington
Feb. 23, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles has released a Notice of Preparation/Initial Study (NOP/IS) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Berths 148-151 (Phillips 66) Marine Oil Terminal and Wharf Improvement Project, located at the foot of “A” Street in Wilmington.
Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka breaks down state of shipping in U.S.
Feb. 23, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of shipping in the Port of Los Angeles, how the lack of warehouse space has caused lower volumes and why cargo is moving away from the West Coast.
San Pedro Bay Ports Give Quarterly Clean Air Action Plan Update
Feb. 22, 2023 - The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 8. The meeting will include a status update of the Clean Truck Fund Rate implementation, status of the ports’ Technology Advancement Program projects, and looking at 2022 accomplishments and 2023 priorities.
Port of Los Angeles Moves 726,014 Container Units to Start 2023
Feb. 16, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles processed 726,014 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in January, a 16% decrease from the previous January’s all-time record. While containerized cargo dipped last month, the Port had 229 cruise calls in 2022 and expects cruise demand to continue to increase.
San Pedro's Waterfront Connectivity Plan Workshop
Feb. 8, 2023 - The Port of Los Angeles is asking local stakeholders to once again provide their input at a Community Workshop on Feb. 23 that will focus on how to better link the larger region, San Pedro and its neighborhoods to the LA Waterfront’s many areas and attractions.
January 2023 News
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Port of Los Angeles Releases Draft Request for Proposals on Cruise Terminal Development
Jan. 31, 2023 – The Port of Los Angeles is inviting comments on a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the future development of a new Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal and redevelopment of the existing World Cruise Center on the LA Waterfront.
ABC 7: Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Continue to Go Green, Looking Toward a Climate-Friendly Future
Jan. 25, 2023 - Phillip Palmer speaks with Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka about ways the Port is leading the way toward a zero-emissions future on ABC7 Solutions.
AJOT: ‘Don’t bet against LA’ says Port of LA’s Seroka
Jan. 20, 2023 - In an interview with AJOT’s Stas Margaronis, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka declares the nation’s busiest port will bounce back from cargo loss to East and Gulf coast ports, stating: “Don’t bet against LA.”
Port of Los Angeles Reports 9.9 Million Container Units in 2022; Second Highest Year on Record
Jan. 19, 2023 - At his annual State of the Port address, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka announced cargo volumes of nearly 10 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units for 2022, the second highest in the Port’s 115-year history. The achievement marks the 23rd consecutive year the Port of Los Angeles has been ranked the busiest container port in the nation.
NPR: Port of LA Campaigns to Bring Back Shippers Lost Amid Labor Talks
Jan. 11, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses cargo volume, labor talks and economic indicators with David Brancaccio on NPR Marketplace.
CNBC Squawk Box Asia: Gene Seroka says Cargo Flow Seems to Continue to Go Well
Jan. 3, 2023 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses China's reopening, trade flow and U.S. West Coast port competitiveness.
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Port of Los Angeles Releases Draft Request for Proposals on Cruise Terminal Development
Jan. 31, 2023 – The Port of Los Angeles is inviting comments on a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the future development of a new Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal and redevelopment of the existing World Cruise Center on the LA Waterfront.
Port of Los Angeles Reports 9.9 Million Container Units in 2022; Second Highest Year on Record
Jan. 19, 2023 - At his annual State of the Port address, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka announced cargo volumes of nearly 10 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units for 2022, the second highest in the Port’s 115-year history. The achievement marks the 23rd consecutive year the Port of Los Angeles has been ranked the busiest container port in the nation.
December 2022 News
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Port of Los Angeles to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Air Quality Monitoring Program
Dec. 28, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles will host an Air Quality Monitoring Program update on Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 1-3 p.m., via Zoom. This public meeting will include a status update on the air monitoring network upgrade and annual air monitoring report.
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Port of Los Angeles Awards $6 Million To Fund 22 Zero-Emissions Trucks
Dec. 20, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles has awarded a total of $6 million to two trucking companies and their truck manufacturer partners to speed up the transition to zero-emission (ZE) drayage trucks serving the nation’s busiest container port. The grants will defray the cost of putting 22 pre-production emissions-free models in Port service during 2023.
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Container Dwell Fee Program to End January 24
Dec. 16, 2022 - The San Pedro Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will phase out the option to collect a “Container Dwell Fee” on Jan. 24, 2023.
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Southern California ports are losing to East Coast rivals, threatening L.A.-area jobs
Dec. 16, 2022 - Excerpt from LA Times: The backup that began early in 2020 is gone now, but big problems remain for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and by extension, the tens of thousands of Southern California workers whose jobs are dependent on the twin harbors and the international trade that flows through them.
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Port of Los Angeles Cargo Lighter in November
Dec. 14, 2022 - Cargo volume remained soft at the Port of Los Angeles in November as the Port handled 639,344 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a 21% decrease from November 2021. Overall, the Port has handled 7% less cargo in the first 11 months of 2022 compared to last year’s all-time record.
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Bloomberg: Manufacturers Are Upbeat About the Economy
Dec. 6, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses the state of the labor market, productivity and supply chains in the United States on Bloomberg Markets and Finance.
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CNBC Squawk Box: Gene Seroka on cargo capacity at the Port of Los Angeles
Dec. 5, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses the latest shifts in the supply chain and the impact of ongoing labor negotiations.
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Port of Los Angeles Stands with Island of Ischia, Italy
Dec. 1, 2022 – Following a perilous landslide that has devastated the island of Ischia off the coast of Italy, Port of Los Angeles officials are voicing support for the hard-hit community that has strong ties to San Pedro and is a sister city of Los Angeles.
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Port of Los Angeles to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Air Quality Monitoring Program
Dec. 28, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles will host an Air Quality Monitoring Program update on Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 1-3 p.m., via Zoom. This public meeting will include a status update on the air monitoring network upgrade and annual air monitoring report.
learn more
Port of Los Angeles Awards $6 Million To Fund 22 Zero-Emissions Trucks
Dec. 20, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles has awarded a total of $6 million to two trucking companies and their truck manufacturer partners to speed up the transition to zero-emission (ZE) drayage trucks serving the nation’s busiest container port. The grants will defray the cost of putting 22 pre-production emissions-free models in Port service during 2023.
learn more
Container Dwell Fee Program to End January 24
Dec. 16, 2022 - The San Pedro Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will phase out the option to collect a “Container Dwell Fee” on Jan. 24, 2023.
learn more
Southern California ports are losing to East Coast rivals, threatening L.A.-area jobs
Dec. 16, 2022 - Excerpt from LA Times: The backup that began early in 2020 is gone now, but big problems remain for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and by extension, the tens of thousands of Southern California workers whose jobs are dependent on the twin harbors and the international trade that flows through them.
view story
Port of Los Angeles Cargo Lighter in November
Dec. 14, 2022 - Cargo volume remained soft at the Port of Los Angeles in November as the Port handled 639,344 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a 21% decrease from November 2021. Overall, the Port has handled 7% less cargo in the first 11 months of 2022 compared to last year’s all-time record.
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Bloomberg: Manufacturers Are Upbeat About the Economy
Dec. 6, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses the state of the labor market, productivity and supply chains in the United States on Bloomberg Markets and Finance.
watch video
CNBC Squawk Box: Gene Seroka on cargo capacity at the Port of Los Angeles
Dec. 5, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses the latest shifts in the supply chain and the impact of ongoing labor negotiations.
view story
Port of Los Angeles Stands with Island of Ischia, Italy
Dec. 1, 2022 – Following a perilous landslide that has devastated the island of Ischia off the coast of Italy, Port of Los Angeles officials are voicing support for the hard-hit community that has strong ties to San Pedro and is a sister city of Los Angeles.
Learn more
November 2022 News
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Yahoo Finance Live: Gene Seroka on Cargo Volume and Rail Challenges
Nov. 30, 2022 - Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses the latest impacts on West Coast cargo volume including ongoing labor negotiations.
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Container Dwell Fee Put on Hold Through Dec. 16
Nov. 18, 2022 - The San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will postpone consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” for four weeks, until Dec. 16.
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S&P Upgrades Port of Los Angeles Bond Rating to 'AA+'
Nov. 17, 2022 - Buoyed by its continued strong finances and competitive position, the Port of Los Angeles has been upgraded to an AA+ bond rating with stable outlook on its outstanding bonds by S&P Global Ratings, the highest rating given to a seaport without taxing authority.
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Port of Los Angeles Executives Honored for Efforts to Advance Women in Transportation Industry
Nov. 16, 2022 - Two Port of Los Angeles executives have been honored by WTS Los Angeles for their outstanding leadership in promoting and advocating gender diversity within the global transportation industry.
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Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Remains Soft
Nov. 15, 2022 - Cargo volume at the Port of Los Angeles dropped in October as the Port handled 678,429 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a 25% decrease from October 2021. The Port of Los Angeles has processed 8,542,944 TEUs during the first 10 months of 2022, about 6% down from last year’s record pace.
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Port of Los Angeles and Japan External Trade Organization Los Angeles Office Sign New Cooperative Agreement
Nov. 14, 2022 - Officials from the Port of Los Angeles and Japan External Trade Organization Los Angeles Office (JETRO Los Angeles) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further promote cooperation in several key strategic areas, including sustainability, environmental initiatives and supply chain optimization.
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Los Angeles Port Czar says Backlogs Largely Back to Normal
Nov. 1, 2022 - Port bottlenecks – a major driver of supply chain woes and inflation – have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to Los Angeles' port chief.
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Port of Los Angeles Partners with EarthCam to Livestream America's Busiest Port
Nov. 1, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles has partnered with EarthCam, the leader in live camera technology, to provide 24/7 streaming services for its LA Waterfront live camera.
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Yahoo Finance Live: Gene Seroka on Cargo Volume and Rail Challenges
Nov. 30, 2022 - Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses the latest impacts on West Coast cargo volume including ongoing labor negotiations.
view story
Container Dwell Fee Put on Hold Through Dec. 16
Nov. 18, 2022 - The San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will postpone consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” for four weeks, until Dec. 16.
learn more
S&P Upgrades Port of Los Angeles Bond Rating to 'AA+'
Nov. 17, 2022 - Buoyed by its continued strong finances and competitive position, the Port of Los Angeles has been upgraded to an AA+ bond rating with stable outlook on its outstanding bonds by S&P Global Ratings, the highest rating given to a seaport without taxing authority.
Learn more
Port of Los Angeles Executives Honored for Efforts to Advance Women in Transportation Industry
Nov. 16, 2022 - Two Port of Los Angeles executives have been honored by WTS Los Angeles for their outstanding leadership in promoting and advocating gender diversity within the global transportation industry.
learn more
Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Remains Soft
Nov. 15, 2022 - Cargo volume at the Port of Los Angeles dropped in October as the Port handled 678,429 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a 25% decrease from October 2021. The Port of Los Angeles has processed 8,542,944 TEUs during the first 10 months of 2022, about 6% down from last year’s record pace.
learn more
Port of Los Angeles and Japan External Trade Organization Los Angeles Office Sign New Cooperative Agreement
Nov. 14, 2022 - Officials from the Port of Los Angeles and Japan External Trade Organization Los Angeles Office (JETRO Los Angeles) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further promote cooperation in several key strategic areas, including sustainability, environmental initiatives and supply chain optimization.
learn more
Los Angeles Port Czar says Backlogs Largely Back to Normal
Nov. 1, 2022 - Port bottlenecks – a major driver of supply chain woes and inflation – have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to Los Angeles' port chief.
view story
Port of Los Angeles Partners with EarthCam to Livestream America's Busiest Port
Nov. 1, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles has partnered with EarthCam, the leader in live camera technology, to provide 24/7 streaming services for its LA Waterfront live camera.
learn more
October 2022 News
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Gene Seroka Offers the Latest on Supply Chain
Oct. 31, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka gives Bloomberg TV’s Alix Steel and Guy Johnson an assessment of the latest supply chain impacts on the heels of an early peak season.
watch video
Celebrating Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
Oct. 31, 2022 - In this video capping off Italian-American Heritage & Culture Month, Harbor Department employees and Commissioner Anthony Pirozzi reflect on the history, traditions, and culture of Italian Americans and the importance of carrying the influences of the past into the future.
watch video
Los Angeles Harbor Commission to Resume In-Person Meetings
Oct. 28, 2022 - The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners will convene an in-person board meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Port of Los Angeles Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes Street in San Pedro, for the first time since March 2020.
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Yahoo Finance Live: Consumers are 'Still Spending at a Fairly High Clip'
Oct. 25, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka sits down with Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the easing of supply chain backlogs at West Coast ports, quickening turnover of cargo, and the latest developments in labor negotiations with union workers.
watch now
Fox Business News: Port of Los Angeles Operating at Pre-Pandemic Levels, Seeing 'Good, Fluid Cargo Movement'
Oct. 25, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka speaks with Neil Cavuto on Fox Business News' Coast-to-Coast about the state of the supply chain and retail industry.
view story
CNN First Move: Port of Los Angeles Sees Shipping Bottlenecks Easing
Oct. 25, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses ongoing supply chain challenges and shares how America's busiest port has nearly eliminated its backlog with Julia Chatterley on CNN's First Move.
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CNBC The Exchange: Gene Seroka Discusses Supply Chain Challenges
Oct. 24, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins CNBC’s Brian Sullivan on The Exchange to discuss the latest challenges facing the supply chain.
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Bloomberg: Markets, The Supply Chain, And California
Oct. 24, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses clearing the port backlog and trade with China with Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller on the latest episode of Bloomberg’s The Tape podcast. (Seroka's interview begins at 13:08.)
listen now
Bloomberg: LA Port Chief Wants to Recapture Cargo Lost to East, Gulf Coasts
Oct. 24, 2022 - "East and Gulf Coast ports are seeing more cargo “based on the perception of this contract negotiation,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Seroka said in an interview at Bloomberg’s New York headquarters Monday. "...We’ve got to do our level best to recapture what has moved and continue to grow our share."
view story
Container Dwell Fee Put on Hold Through Nov. 18
Oct. 21, 2022 - The San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will postpone consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” for four weeks, until Nov. 18.
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Port of Los Angeles Cargo Pace Cools in September
Oct. 19, 2022 - With high levels of retail and other inventory already on shelves and in warehouses, cargo volume at the Port of Los Angeles eased again in September. The Port handled 709,873 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September 2022, a 21.5% decrease from September 2021, which was the Port’s busiest September on record.
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Unprecedented Year Increases Emissions
Oct. 6, 2022 - Emissions from port-related sources increased in 2021 compared to the previous year, according to the Port of Los Angeles’ latest Inventory of Air Emissions. The 2021 results were significantly impacted by a series of supply chain disruptions, particularly cargo vessels anchored outside the port complex. Over the past year, private and public stakeholders have been successful in reducing congestion and ships at anchor, which will improve 2022 emissions.
learn more
Celebrating California Clean Air Day
Oct. 5, 2022 - With ongoing demonstrations and programs directed at meeting its clean air goals, learn how the Port of Los Angeles is committed to leading innovations to build a cleaner future for Los Angeles Harbor and beyond.
Take the Pledge
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Gene Seroka Offers the Latest on Supply Chain
Oct. 31, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka gives Bloomberg TV’s Alix Steel and Guy Johnson an assessment of the latest supply chain impacts on the heels of an early peak season.
watch video
Celebrating Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
Oct. 31, 2022 - In this video capping off Italian-American Heritage & Culture Month, Harbor Department employees and Commissioner Anthony Pirozzi reflect on the history, traditions, and culture of Italian Americans and the importance of carrying the influences of the past into the future.
watch video
Los Angeles Harbor Commission to Resume In-Person Meetings
Oct. 28, 2022 - The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners will convene an in-person board meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Port of Los Angeles Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes Street in San Pedro, for the first time since March 2020.
learn more
Yahoo Finance Live: Consumers are 'Still Spending at a Fairly High Clip'
Oct. 25, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka sits down with Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the easing of supply chain backlogs at West Coast ports, quickening turnover of cargo, and the latest developments in labor negotiations with union workers.
watch now
Fox Business News: Port of Los Angeles Operating at Pre-Pandemic Levels, Seeing 'Good, Fluid Cargo Movement'
Oct. 25, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka speaks with Neil Cavuto on Fox Business News' Coast-to-Coast about the state of the supply chain and retail industry.
view story
CNN First Move: Port of Los Angeles Sees Shipping Bottlenecks Easing
Oct. 25, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses ongoing supply chain challenges and shares how America's busiest port has nearly eliminated its backlog with Julia Chatterley on CNN's First Move.
watch now
CNBC The Exchange: Gene Seroka Discusses Supply Chain Challenges
Oct. 24, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka joins CNBC’s Brian Sullivan on The Exchange to discuss the latest challenges facing the supply chain.
watch now
Bloomberg: Markets, The Supply Chain, And California
Oct. 24, 2022 - Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka discusses clearing the port backlog and trade with China with Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller on the latest episode of Bloomberg’s The Tape podcast. (Seroka's interview begins at 13:08.)
listen now
Bloomberg: LA Port Chief Wants to Recapture Cargo Lost to East, Gulf Coasts
Oct. 24, 2022 - "East and Gulf Coast ports are seeing more cargo “based on the perception of this contract negotiation,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Seroka said in an interview at Bloomberg’s New York headquarters Monday. "...We’ve got to do our level best to recapture what has moved and continue to grow our share."
view story
Container Dwell Fee Put on Hold Through Nov. 18
Oct. 21, 2022 - The San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will postpone consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” for four weeks, until Nov. 18.
learn more
Port of Los Angeles Cargo Pace Cools in September
Oct. 19, 2022 - With high levels of retail and other inventory already on shelves and in warehouses, cargo volume at the Port of Los Angeles eased again in September. The Port handled 709,873 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September 2022, a 21.5% decrease from September 2021, which was the Port’s busiest September on record.
learn more
Unprecedented Year Increases Emissions
Oct. 6, 2022 - Emissions from port-related sources increased in 2021 compared to the previous year, according to the Port of Los Angeles’ latest Inventory of Air Emissions. The 2021 results were significantly impacted by a series of supply chain disruptions, particularly cargo vessels anchored outside the port complex. Over the past year, private and public stakeholders have been successful in reducing congestion and ships at anchor, which will improve 2022 emissions.
learn more
Celebrating California Clean Air Day
Oct. 5, 2022 - With ongoing demonstrations and programs directed at meeting its clean air goals, learn how the Port of Los Angeles is committed to leading innovations to build a cleaner future for Los Angeles Harbor and beyond.
Take the Pledge
September 2022 News
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Ports to Give Update on Clean Air Action Plan Oct. 12
Sept. 28, 2022 - The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The meeting will include a status update of the ports’ feasibility assessment studies of drayage trucks, Clean Truck Fund Rate implementation, ports’ annual emission inventories, and the Green Shipping Corridor.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 27, 2022 - In this video, Los Angeles Harbor Department employees and Commissioner Lucia Moreno-Linares reflect on the importance of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, especially in the City and Port of Los Angeles where hispanic communities have always been intrinsic to their history and success. The unique relationship between the Port and hispanic communities is not only reflected in the Harbor department workforce, but also in the growth and formation of the waterfront and the Port itself.
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Container Dwell Fee Put on Hold Through Oct. 21
Sept. 22, 2022 - The San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will postpone consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” for four weeks, until Oct. 21.
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Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Eases in August
Sept. 15, 2022 - After record-breaking cargo volume in 2021 and the first half of 2022, the import surge at the Port of Los Angeles slowed in August. The Port handled an estimated 806,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in August, approximately 15% less than the same period a year ago.
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Tentative Railway Labor Agreement
Sept. 15, 2022 - "This is a win for the economy and for the American people, " said President Biden. Rail workers will get better pay, improved working conditions, and peace of mind around their health care costs. I thank both the unions and rail companies for negotiating in good faith."
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Port of Los Angeles Announces Incentive Funding for Zero-Emission Trucks
Sept. 13, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles has announced the release of $5 million in voucher incentives for zero-emission trucks to operate at the Port. This marks the first in a series of incentive programs that will be funded by the Port’s recently enacted Clean Truck Fund (CTF).
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Port of Los Angeles Awards Record $1.3 Million in Community Grants
Sept. 8, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles has awarded an unprecedented $1,321,350 in grants to support 36 nonprofit organizations undertaking initiatives benefiting the communities of the Los Angeles Harbor area. Funding for the Fiscal Year 2022/23 grants is provided through the Port’s Community Investment Grant Program, which ties grant funding to annual Port shipping and lease revenues.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Announces $20 Million Federal Grant to Port of Los Angeles
Sept. 7, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles and a range of elected officials and industry leaders joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg today to celebrate the award of a $20 million federal RAISE infrastructure grant for a critical road-railway grade separation project at the Port.
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Ports to Give Update on Clean Air Action Plan Oct. 12
Sept. 28, 2022 - The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The meeting will include a status update of the ports’ feasibility assessment studies of drayage trucks, Clean Truck Fund Rate implementation, ports’ annual emission inventories, and the Green Shipping Corridor.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 27, 2022 - In this video, Los Angeles Harbor Department employees and Commissioner Lucia Moreno-Linares reflect on the importance of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, especially in the City and Port of Los Angeles where hispanic communities have always been intrinsic to their history and success. The unique relationship between the Port and hispanic communities is not only reflected in the Harbor department workforce, but also in the growth and formation of the waterfront and the Port itself.
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Container Dwell Fee Put on Hold Through Oct. 21
Sept. 22, 2022 - The San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will postpone consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” for four weeks, until Oct. 21.
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Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Eases in August
Sept. 15, 2022 - After record-breaking cargo volume in 2021 and the first half of 2022, the import surge at the Port of Los Angeles slowed in August. The Port handled an estimated 806,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in August, approximately 15% less than the same period a year ago.
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Tentative Railway Labor Agreement
Sept. 15, 2022 - "This is a win for the economy and for the American people, " said President Biden. Rail workers will get better pay, improved working conditions, and peace of mind around their health care costs. I thank both the unions and rail companies for negotiating in good faith."
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Port of Los Angeles Announces Incentive Funding for Zero-Emission Trucks
Sept. 13, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles has announced the release of $5 million in voucher incentives for zero-emission trucks to operate at the Port. This marks the first in a series of incentive programs that will be funded by the Port’s recently enacted Clean Truck Fund (CTF).
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Port of Los Angeles Awards Record $1.3 Million in Community Grants
Sept. 8, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles has awarded an unprecedented $1,321,350 in grants to support 36 nonprofit organizations undertaking initiatives benefiting the communities of the Los Angeles Harbor area. Funding for the Fiscal Year 2022/23 grants is provided through the Port’s Community Investment Grant Program, which ties grant funding to annual Port shipping and lease revenues.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Announces $20 Million Federal Grant to Port of Los Angeles
Sept. 7, 2022 - The Port of Los Angeles and a range of elected officials and industry leaders joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg today to celebrate the award of a $20 million federal RAISE infrastructure grant for a critical road-railway grade separation project at the Port.
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