The Port of Long Beach is set to receive nearly $70m in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to revitalize critical infrastructure and enhance freight transportation safety. This record allocation is part of a larger $148m work plan shared with the Port of Los Angeles, aimed at strengthening the nation’s busiest seaport complex and ensuring resilient supply chains.
The investment will support essential projects, including maintenance dredging, the replacement of the steel bulkhead along the Back Channel, and upgrades to fenders and bollards. Additionally, the funds will cover seismic retrofits for the Pier C wharf, improvements to the Pier F dike, and repairs to berthing systems. These upgrades address long-overdue maintenance while supporting the port’s goal of doubling cargo throughput to 20m container units annually by 2050.
Beyond physical improvements, the federal dollars are expected to bolster the local economy by supporting high-paying jobs and maintaining the port’s status as a premier global trade hub. Port officials and federal representatives emphasized that these enhancements are vital for keeping commerce moving efficiently through one of the United States’ most important maritime gateways.