LBCT

What LBCT does

Long Beach Container Terminal LLC (LBCT) operates a single 300-acre, fully electrified container terminal at Pier E, Berths E22/E24/E26 at the Port of Long Beach, California. The company provides stevedoring, terminal handling, gate processing, container storage/demurrage, and on-dock intermodal rail services to major global ocean carriers including COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen/ONE, CMA-CGM, MSC, Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd. LBCT's core product is a unified container terminal operation backed by 18 all-electric ship-to-shore cranes with dual-hoist tandem lift capability, 69 automated electric stacking cranes, 6 rail-mounted intermodal yard cranes, 102 battery-powered automated horizontal transporters, shore power at all berths, and a Navis N4 terminal operating system that orchestrates vessel, yard, rail, and gate workflows. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis tied to TEU volume processed (2.83 million TEUs in 2024 against 3.5+ million TEU nameplate capacity), vessel berthing, container dwell/storage, and on-dock rail liftings (1.1+ million TEUs annually across 8 working tracks). The terminal was reconstituted from two legacy facilities via the $1.5 billion Port of Long Beach-funded Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project (2011–2021), is owned under Macquarie Asset Management with CFIUS-supervised foreign-investment oversight (since 2019), and operates under a published Net Zero 2030 Climate Action Plan that targets full electrification of cargo-handling equipment.

Name

LBCT

Legal name

Long Beach Container Terminal LLC

Website

https://lbct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Long Beach Container Terminal operates a 300-acre, fully automated and electrified container terminal at the Port of Long Beach, serving major global ocean carriers with vessel handling, gate, and on-dock rail services at 3.5+ million TEU annual capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Terminal Operations

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF)

Keywords

• Container terminal operations
• Maritime stevedoring services
• Intermodal rail logistics
• Port logistics management
• Container freight handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stevedoring and Terminal Handling Services: LBCT charges shipping lines for stevedoring services (loading/unloading containers from vessels) and terminal handling (moving containers within the terminal). Revenue is based on container volume measured in TEUs processed.
2. Berth and Wharf Services: Revenue from vessel berthing at deep-water berths with shore power capabilities. Pricing based on vessel size, dwell time, and services required.
3. Container Storage and Dwell Fees: Containers stored at the terminal accrue demurrage and storage fees after free time expires. Revenue tied to container dwell times.
4. On-Dock Rail Services: Revenue from intermodal rail operations handling containers directly to/from trains within the terminal, supporting over 1.1 million TEU annually.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LBCT operates a 300-acre fully electrified container terminal at Pier E in Long Beach, California, providing stevedoring and terminal handling services for ocean-going container vessels. The terminal handles vessel loading/unloading via 18 all-electric ship-to-shore cranes, automated gate processing for trucks, on-dock intermodal rail transfer, and container storage. Annual capacity is 3.5+ million TEUs across 4,200+ feet of berth with 76'/23m channel draft.

Product overview

Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) operates as a single, unified container terminal service at Pier E, Berths 22/24/26 in Long Beach, California. The core offering combines vessel operations (with 18 all-electric ship-to-shore cranes and 3 deepsea berths), gate operations (2 gate areas with sub 2-minute processing), and rail operations (8 working tracks with 1.1M+ TEU annual capacity). Customer-facing access is provided through the Trucker Portal, which serves as the unified interface for Cargo Search, Terminal Map, Terminal Cameras, Vessel Schedule, and Appointment Scheduling. The terminal is recognized as one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable cargo facilities globally, with a Net Zero 2030 Climate Action Plan driving continuous modernization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Terminal Operations Full-service container terminal handling at Pier E, Berths 22/24/26 in Long Beach, California, providing integrated vessel, gate, rail, and yard services with 3.5+ million TEU annual capacity for global ocean shipping lines and cargo owners.
• Vessel Operations Stevedoring and berthing services for container vessels at 3 deepsea berths using 18 all-electric ship-to-shore cranes with dual-hoist tandem-lift capability (4 TEU per move), including shore power at every berth for docked vessels.
• Gate Operations Automated truck entry and exit processing across 2 gate areas with sub-2-minute average processing time per truck, appointment-based scheduling, OCR-based container identification, and digital Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR) availability.
• On-Dock Rail Operations On-dock intermodal rail service connecting ocean vessels directly to the national rail network via 8 working tracks and over 32,000 feet of rail capacity, handling 1.1M+ TEU annually and reducing local road truck traffic.
• Trucker Portal Online self-serve portal at portal.lbct.com providing truckers with cargo search, vessel schedule, terminal map, live terminal cameras, and appointment-based gate scheduling, requiring SCAC code registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced GHG emissions by over 85% since modernization
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Port of Long BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLBCT works closely with the Port of Long Beach on the Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project and Net Zero initiatives. The port collaborated on establishing the Climate Action Plan and Climate Change Action Group.
• Southern California EdisonstrategicTechnology or IntegrationLBCT partners with Southern California Edison on renewable energy and grid resilience. Edison powers the terminal while helping mitigate carbon creation through grid infrastructure improvements.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSGBC recognized LBCT with the Sustainable Innovation Project of the Year award. LBCT's facilities are LEED Gold certified under USGBC standards.
• California Air Resources Board (CARB)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLBCT's ESG disclosures align with California Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Regulations administered by CARB and are third-party verified.
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLBCT partners with regional air quality regulators to improve air quality and reduce emissions in the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach area.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLBCT maintains C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) validated status, certified and validated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for security compliance.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TraPac: Automated container terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, owned by Mitsui & Co. Direct competitor to LBCT across the San Pedro Bay complex, serving similar ocean carrier customers with comparable automated yard equipment and on-dock rail.
• APM Terminals: Global container terminal operator owned by Maersk, operating multiple US facilities including at the Port of Los Angeles. Directly comparable as an ocean-carrier-owned or independent terminal competing for the same global liner customers and using similar automated handling equipment.
• SSA Marine: One of the largest independent marine terminal operators in North America, operating container terminals across multiple US ports. Closely comparable to LBCT in asset-light operating model, multi-port diversification, and ocean carrier customer base.
• ICTSI: Philippines-headquartered global container terminal operator with a growing US presence. Comparable to LBCT in independent terminal operator model, greenfield/automated facility development, and emerging-market-to-US trade routes.
• Yusen Terminals: Container terminal operator at the Port of Los Angeles (Berths 212-214), majority-owned by NYK Group. Directly competes with LBCT for trans-Pacific liner calls on the US West Coast and serves an overlapping carrier base.
• Maher Terminals: Major container terminal operator at Port of New York/New Jersey. Comparable to LBCT as a privately-operated, single-facility container terminal handling large ocean liner vessels with automated equipment on the US East Coast.

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: Singapore-based, the world's largest container terminal operator with global port portfolio. Comparable to LBCT in core container handling capability, automation leadership, and sustainability commitments, but operates at a vastly larger global scale.
• DP World: Dubai-based global port operator running 80+ marine terminals worldwide. Comparable to LBCT as a leading container terminal operator investing heavily in automation and decarbonization across its portfolio.
• Hutchison Ports: Hong Kong-based, one of the world's largest port investors and operators. Directly comparable to LBCT in container terminal operations, automated yard equipment, and ocean carrier customer relationships across multiple global hubs.

Regional players

• International Transportation Service (ITS): Container terminal at the Port of Long Beach operating Pier G/T. Direct neighbor and competitor of LBCT within the same port complex, sharing carriers and trucker ecosystem across the San Pedro Bay.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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