Founded in 1911, the 3,200 acre Port of Long Beach is one of the world’s busiest seaports, and has become a leading gateway for trade between the United States and Asia.
- Long Beach is the second busiest port in the U.S. and the world’s 15th busiest container cargo port
- East Asian trade accounts for more than 90% of the shipments through the port
- The value of cargo through the port was $141 billion in 2007
- More than 7.31 million TEUs (20 ft-long cargo container units) moved through the port in 2007
- Tonnage through the port was 87 million metric tons in 2007
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Port of Long Beach
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 $100 billion moves through Long Beach, 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.
Leading Exports
- Petroleum coke and petroleum
- Waste Paper
- Chemicals
- Scrap Metal
- Plastic
Leading Imports
- Petroleum
- Electronics
- Plastics
- Furniture
- Clothing
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 a 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 air quality program and Green Leases with environmental covenants.
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 Long Beach community thrive. |
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