Port of Los Angeles

What Port of Los Angeles does

Port of Los Angeles is the largest container port in the United States, operating as a self-sustaining Harbor Department of the City of Los Angeles across 7,500 acres and 43 miles of waterfront in San Pedro Bay. It has held the #1 U.S. container port rank for 26 consecutive years through 2025, processing 10.2 million TEUs and capturing 38% of the North America West Coast container market and 70.7% of the San Pedro Bay complex. Its terminal mix includes seven container terminals (APM Terminals Pacific, Everport, Fenix Marine, TraPac, Yusen, WBCT China Shipping, WBCT LA TiL) plus automobile, breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and cruise facilities that handled a record 1.6 million passengers across 241 calls in 2025.

The port's technology stack centers on Port Optimizer™ — a supply chain visibility suite comprising a Control Tower, Signal (containerized import volumes and projected arrivals), Return Signal (container tracking), and the Universal Truck Appointment System that improved gate usage by 20%. On the security side, POLA established the nation's first seaport Cyber Security Operations Center in 2014 (ISO 27001 certified in 2015) and the world's first automated port community Cyber Resilience Center in 2021, operated by IBM. Environmental infrastructure includes Alternative Maritime Power® (AMP®) shore power and a Clean Truck Program that has 546 zero-emission trucks deployed across San Pedro Bay ports, with an 80% reduction in truck emissions achieved under the 2007 Clean Air Action Plan.

Revenue is generated entirely through terminal leases, wharfage, and dockage fees — approximately US$375 million annually — without tax revenue support. The port is currently executing a US$2.6 billion multi-year infrastructure program and has identified over US$6 billion in eligible infrastructure projects, including the proposed 200-acre Pier 500 container terminal, Pier 300 expansion, the Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway Project (US$102M Skanska contract), Outer Harbor cruise terminal redevelopment, and the US$150M Goods Movement Training Campus. Strategic partnerships span the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Green and Digital Shipping Corridor), IBM (CRC), Union Pacific (seamless rail service), Skanska, Tetra Tech, and the U.S. DOT, with the FLOW data-sharing program now encompassing 86 supply chain members.

Name

Port of Los Angeles

Legal name

City of Los Angeles Harbor Department

Website

https://portoflosangeles.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Port of Los Angeles is the self-sustaining Harbor Department of the City of Los Angeles and the largest U.S. container port, handling 10.2 million TEUs in 2025 across eight container terminals and serving ocean carriers, trucking firms, railroads, and importers moving Trans-Pacific cargo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inland / River Container Terminals (Barge-Served) (TLAHAAAD), Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA), Ground Transportation Interface & Intermodal Connectivity (Taxi/Bus/Rail, Parking) (TLAHAEAH), Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers (THAIALAH), Ferry Terminal & Passenger Pier Operations (Ferry-Specific) (THAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Container terminal services
• Maritime logistics
• Cargo handling
• Supply chain visibility

Headquarters

HQ city

San Pedro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Terminal Leases: Revenue generated from leasing port terminals to operators including APM Terminals Pacific, Everport Terminal Services, Fenix Marine Services, TraPac, Yusen Terminals, and WBCT.
2. Wharfage and Dockage Fees: Fees charged for vessels using port facilities, berths, and cargo handling. Self-sustaining business model generating approximately US$375 million annually without relying on tax revenue.
3. Property Leasing: Leasing of port properties to industrial users, maritime support services, and other commercial operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Port of Los Angeles operates a self-sustaining municipal seaport complex providing containerized cargo handling, maritime logistics, and cruise services across 7,500 acres and 43 miles of waterfront in San Pedro Bay. It leases terminals to operators, charges wharfage and dockage fees to ocean carriers, and provides supply chain visibility technology (Port Optimizer™), shore-power (AMP®), and cybersecurity services (CSOC, CRC) to port ecosystem stakeholders.

Product overview

The Port of Los Angeles is a comprehensive seaport complex providing cargo handling, logistics, cruise, and community services through a multi-module portfolio. Core operations include container terminals (handling ~10 million+ TEUs annually through APM Terminals, Everport, Fenix Marine, TraPac, Yusen, WBCT), automobile, breakbulk, dry bulk, and liquid bulk terminals. The port's technology portfolio includes Port Optimizer™ (supply chain visibility platform with Control Tower, Signal, and Return Signal modules), the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC, est. 2014 — first in the nation), and the Cyber Resilience Center (CRC, est. 2021 — first in the world, operated by IBM). Environmental technology includes Alternative Maritime Power® (AMP®) for shore power and the Clean Truck Program transitioning drayage to zero-emissions. The port also operates the LA Waterfront (400 acres of public waterfront), cruise terminals (record 1.6M passengers in 2025), and the AltaSea Blue Economy Research Campus. The Universal Truck Appointment System has improved gate efficiency by 20%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Port Optimizer™: Digital platform providing real-time shipping data and insights, cargo tracking, and supply chain optimization tools for Port supply chain partners
• Alternative Maritime Power® (AMP®)
• Clean Air Action Plan
• Clean Truck Program

Products and services

• Container Terminal Operations Handles containerized cargo through seven deepwater container terminals (APM Terminals Pacific, Everport Terminal Services, Fenix Marine Services, TraPac, Yusen Terminals, WBCT China Shipping, WBCT LA TiL), serving major ocean carriers moving Trans-Pacific trade.
• Port Optimizer™ Supply Chain Visibility Platform Digital platform providing real-time shipping data, cargo tracking, projected container arrivals, and supply chain performance metrics to port supply chain stakeholders through a single secure portal.
• Alternative Maritime Power® (AMP®) Shore Power Shore power technology enabling docked vessels to plug into the electrical grid, reducing emissions from ocean-going vessels at berth.
• Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) Centralized cybersecurity hub staffed by a dedicated team to monitor the port's technology environment, prevent and detect cyber incidents, and protect port supply chain operations.
• Cyber Resilience Center (CRC) Automated port community cyber defense solution operated by IBM, enabling port ecosystem participants to share threat indicators quickly and coordinate defensive responses against cyberattacks affecting cargo flow.
• Clean Truck Program Program transitioning drayage truck fleets serving the port to zero-emissions vehicles, with vouchers and funding covering up to 90% of upfront costs, including approved spending plan through June 2028.
• Cruise Terminals Passenger and cruise facilities at Catalina and dedicated cruise terminals, serving cruise operators including Carnival, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean, with each call generating approximately $1.3 million in local economic activity.
• Automobile Terminal Dedicated automobile terminal handling vehicle imports and exports for the automotive trade sector.
• Breakbulk Terminal Terminal handling non-containerized cargo including heavy lift, project cargo, and roll-on/roll-off cargo through Pasha and SSA facilities.
• Dry Bulk Terminal Terminal handling dry bulk commodities including minerals and recyclable materials through Rio Tinto Minerals, CalPortland, and SA Recycling.
• Liquid Bulk Terminal Terminal handling liquid bulk cargo including petroleum products and other liquid commodities at the port's liquid bulk facilities.
• Universal Truck Appointment System Truck appointment scheduling system for cargo pickup and delivery at port terminals, improving gate efficiency and reducing dwell times by 20%.
• Rail Services Rail infrastructure and services including on-dock rail capabilities connecting to Class I railroads (BNSF, Union Pacific) via the Alameda Corridor, facilitating inland distribution of containerized cargo to nationwide markets.
• Warehousing and Distribution Services Warehouse and distribution services available through the port's supply chain network, supporting cargo storage and inland logistics for port customers.
• LA Waterfront 400-acre public waterfront destination on Port of Los Angeles property connected to the harbor communities of San Pedro and Wilmington, hosting seaside events, outdoor concerts, and festivals.
• AltaSea Blue Economy Research Campus Research campus at the Port of Los Angeles supporting blue economy research, innovation, and development, hosting marine robotics and wave energy companies, with the ocean economy contributing over $14 billion to the regional GDP.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in truck emissions achieved by 2012
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Department of Transportation (DOT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative announced at Port of Los Angeles, creating centralized freight visibility dashboard linking ports, carriers, trucking, railroads, and retailers. Builds on existing FLOW program.
• Harbor Breeze CruisescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Partnership to operate El Escudo, a 350-passenger hybrid vessel featuring parallel hybrid propulsion technology. Project funded by $31 million CARB grant plus $30 million in matching funds from ports.
• California Air Resources Board (CARB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Funding partner for Los Angeles Marine Emission Reduction Project, providing $31 million grant for hybrid vessel El Escudo. Partnership aims to reduce over 60 tonnes of emissions annually.
• Port of Singapore and Port of Long BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partnership renewed for three years, aiming to deploy zero lifecycle carbon container ships on the Trans-Pacific route by 2030. Partners have achieved methanol bunkering trials, onboarded industry partners for pilot initiatives, and conducted port-to-port data exchange testing.
• Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Oceans-X digital platform partnership enabling secure data exchange with 100+ APIs and datasets for Green and Digital Shipping Corridors. Part of the three-year GDSC MoU renewal.
• National Retail Federation and Trade GroupscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2026Joint advocacy for accelerated adoption of digital standards for cargo booking and arrival notices. Letter signed by dozens of trade groups urging container line CEOs to advance pandemic-era digitalization.
• Tetra TechmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 March 2026Three-year master services agreement for environmental engineering, site assessment, and restoration services for the $2.6 billion infrastructure program. Tetra Tech has continuously supported POLA since 1993.
• SkanskamajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 March 2026$102 million contract for Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway Project, transforming 12 acres of former industrial land into open space with signature concrete cable-stayed arch bridge.
• Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC (Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure JV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Joint venture selected to develop and operate new Outer Harbor cruise terminal and redevelop World Cruise Center. Project features net-zero design with two berths and public park space.
• AltaSeamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Blue economy research hub at Port of Los Angeles where Blue Robotics and Eco Wave Power are tenants. Ocean economy contributes more than $14 billion to regional GDP.
• EcocemminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Proposed Terminal and Milling Operation at Port of Los Angeles to produce around 775,000 tons of GGBFS annually for southern California's construction industry using ACT technology reducing carbon footprint by more than half.
• Union PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025Rail partnership supporting port's first direct seamless rail service to East Coast through planned UP-Norfolk Southern merger. Optimized Alameda Corridor use for intermodal freight to Chicago, Memphis, Dallas, and tri-state New York.
• IBMcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 June 2021IBM operates the Cyber Resilience Center (CRC), the world's first automated port community cyber defense solution, providing threat sharing and coordinated defensive responses for port ecosystem stakeholders.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat7 records

Key highlights9 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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