Port of Long Beach marine terminals are open and operating as this global technology outage unfolds, with cargo operations commencing normally this morning. Overnight, four terminals experienced computer issues but were able to resolve the problems with minimal disruptions.
Port of Long Beach
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Long Beach, CA 30,975 followers
The Port of Long Beach is one of the world’s premier seaports and a gateway for trans-Pacific trade.
About us
The Port of Long Beach is one of America’s premier seaports and a trailblazer in goods movement and environmental stewardship. Trade valued annually at more than $180 billion moves through Long Beach each year. More than 7.5 million container units were imported and exported in 2017 through the Port, making it the second-busiest seaport in the United States. Everything from clothing and shoes to toys, furniture and consumer electronics arrives at the Port before making its way to store shelves throughout the country. Specialized terminals also move petroleum, automobiles, cement, lumber, steel and other products. A major economic force, the Port supports more than 30,000 jobs in Long Beach, 316,000 jobs throughout Southern California and 1.4 million jobs throughout the United States. It generates about $16 billion in annual trade-related wages statewide. With the Green Port Policy guiding efforts to minimize or eliminate negative environmental impacts, the Port also is a catalyst for innovative environmental programs. Serving as a model for ports around the world, the Port of Long Beach pioneered such programs as the Green Flag Vessel Speed Reduction Program, Green Leases with environmental covenants and the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan. With these bold initiatives, the Port is dedicated to improving air quality more quickly and aggressively than has ever been attempted by any seaport, anywhere in the world. For these reasons and more, the Port is recognized internationally as one of the world’s best seaports and locally as a partner dedicated to helping the community thrive.
- Website
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http://www.polb.com
External link for Port of Long Beach
- Industry
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Long Beach, CA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1911
- Specialties
- port, seaport, transportation, logistics, shipping, cargo, sustainability, service, jobs, environmental, and green
Locations
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Primary
415 W Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802, US
Employees at Port of Long Beach
Updates
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and officials from across the nation on Thursday attended a historic groundbreaking ceremony for “America’s Green Gateway,” the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility. This $1.567 billion endeavor will define the future of cargo movement at the Port of Long Beach. Read more about the event and the project here: https://ow.ly/oK4v50SFFQj
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The Port of Long Beach is breaking ground on the historic Pier B Rail Facility on Thursday, July 18. You can watch the event live via live stream beginning at 9:50 a.m. Visit our YouTube or Facebook page the morning of the event to watch live. https://ow.ly/4t2x50SEQj8
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The Port of Long Beach is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Manager of Right of Way role in the Real Estate Division. Find more info about the position here: https://ow.ly/cZzR50SCNqL
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The Port of Long Beach achieved its busiest June on record, driven by vibrant consumer spending, potential tariff increases, and ongoing labor contract negotiations at seaports on the East and Gulf coasts. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 842,446 TEUs in June, up 41.1% from last year, surpassing the previous record set in June 2022 by 7,034 TEUs. https://ow.ly/qRfu50SCCaV
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Sign ups open Monday for August harbor tours! The August tour lottery registration will open on Monday, July 15, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. The 90-minute narrated tour is one of our favorite summer traditions! https://ow.ly/HZR850Sx7bn
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There’s no better way to celebrate summer than with a free #POLB harbor tour! Registration for August tours opens on July 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. We utilize a lottery system so enter the lottery any time during the registration period. https://ow.ly/iJj450Sx6cV
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A recent study by the California Center for Jobs & the Economy highlights the jobs impacts of ports: The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles support one out of every 51 jobs in the U.S. read more on our website: https://ow.ly/TklQ50Sx5Vg
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