Port of Los Angeles Receives Two Construction Awards for Cabrillo Way Marina, Wilmington Waterfront Park

The Port of Los Angeles has received project achievement awards from the Southern California Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) for two of its major waterfront development projects: Cabrillo Way Marina in San Pedro and Wilmington Waterfront Park in Wilmington.

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Port of Los Angeles Pioneers International Clean Ship Incentive Program in North America and the Pacific Rim

The Port of Los Angeles is the first seaport in North America and the Pacific Rim to adopt an international clean air program that rewards ocean carriers for bringing their newest and cleanest vessels to the Port. The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners formally approved an Environmental Ship Index (ESI) program to take effect July 1.

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U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Visits Port of Los Angeles During L.A. Earth Day Tour

The Port of Los Angeles welcomed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson as part of her visit to Los Angeles to celebrate Earth Day and commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EPA’s Clean Water Act. During her visit to the Port, she observed fifth-grade students aboard a “floating environmental science lab,” a boat tour program facilitated by the Think Watershed Partnership.

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Port of Los Angeles Adopts Five-Year Strategic Plan

The Los Angeles Harbor Commission unanimously adopted a five-year strategic plan for the Port of Los Angeles for 2012- 2017. The plan focuses on three key result areas, or KRAs - competitive operations, strong relationships and financial strength.

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Executive Director Geraldine Knatz discusses strong exports, capital development with the Journal of Commerce

Watch this short video from the Journal of Commerce as Director Knatz discusses record-breaking exports, plans  to complete the Main Channel Deepening Project this year and what the future holds for the nation's premier trade gateway.

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LA Waterfront Summer Calendar Jam-Packed With Community Events

Check out the many different events coming to the LA Waterfront throughout the summer. We've got concerts, fireworks, a new craft center, Taste In San Pedro, the Lobster Festival and much more.

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Port of Los Angeles Receives U.S. Green Building Council Gold LEED Certification for New Port Police Building

The Port of Los Angeles has received gold-level certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for its new Los Angeles Port Police Headquarters building.

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Port of Los Angeles Receives Inaugural Climate Leadership Award from Environmental Protection Agency

The Port of Los Angeles has been named a recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) inaugural Climate Leadership Award, which recognizes businesses and organizations that have shown outstanding leadership in response to climate change. The award was given by the EPA in conjunction with the Association of Climate Change Officers, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry.

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Port of Los Angeles Hosts Pacific Ports Clean Air Collaborative Conference

Working together to build a more prosperous and sustainable future was the focus of the Third Pacific Ports Clean Air Collaborative Conference (PPCAC) held at the Port of Los Angeles. The international conference drew about 125 participants representing ports from around the Pacific Rim, Asia, the Americas, Europe and Australia. 

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2011-2012 Handbook and Business Directory Available Online

The Port of Los Angeles Handbook and Business Directory provides a general overview of Port operations, detailed terminal listings as well as an extensive business directory.

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Treasures of Wilmington

View a stunning presentation of the former Wilmington cruise terminal operated by Matson Navigation Company in the 1950s, and see what historic, intricate details remain today.

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Port of Los Angeles Explores Waterfront Red Car Line Expansion

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