Three containers went overboard during cargo operations at the Port of Los Angeles, prompting a Coast Guard safety zone with two still submerged.
gCaptain Article: Port of Los Angeles Cargo Operations Disrupted After Containers Go Overboard
gCaptain Article: Port of Los Angeles Caps Record Summer as U.S. Import Strength Holds Up
Los Angeles moved more than 2.9 million TEUs across June, July and August, its busiest quarter ever.
Freight Waves Article: Port of Los Angeles Locks in ONE Terminal for 30 More Years
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a 30-year lease extension with Yusen Terminals, securing the operator’s presence at the Port of Los Angeles through 2056. The agreement includes an additional $200 million investment in zero-emission cargo-handling equipment.
ENR Article: Dali Operator Faces Federal Charges in Key Bridge Incident
Federal prosecutors charge the Dali’s operator and a technical superintendent with conspiracy and obstruction in the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse.
Professional Mariner Article: Port of LA Looks to Build on Third-Best Year in it’s History
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka outlined a “Build Bigger and Build Smarter” strategy to expand capacity, modernize operations, and lead in sustainability after a 10.2 million-TEU year.