Seatrade Maritime: Port of Los Angeles plans to build new container terminal

The Port of Los Angeles is seeking proposals from parties interested to participate in the pre-development of a 200-acre terminal.

Pier 500 would be a standalone terminal along the Pier 400 channel, just south of the existing terminal. The terminal would comprise two berths with 3,000 feet of linear wharf. Located in an area of natural deepwater it would allow the port to serve new larger container ships.

The Port of LA said the entity selected through the process would enter into a public-private pre-development agreement with the Port to scope the project’s financial feasibility, procure entitlements and handle other requirements needed before implementation and build-out of the project.   

“For the first time in a generation, the Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal to meet global supply chain demand for decades into the future,” said Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka. “The development of the cleanest terminal possible would enhance our efficiency and sustainability while creating new jobs in our communities.”

The pre-development process will include all necessary environmental assessments as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The entire project would be expected to take a decade from pre-development to operation.