LBCT
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersLong Beach, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
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.
LBCT firmographics
Firmographics- 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.
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- akta.pro rank
LBCT industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where LBCT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Long Beach
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
LBCT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
LBCT product offering
Product offeringCore 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
Companies that use LBCT
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
LBCT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature9 records
LBCT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- Port of Long BeachcoreLBCT 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 EdisonstrategicLBCT 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)strategicUSGBC 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)strategicLBCT'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)strategicLBCT 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)coreLBCT 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
LBCT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect 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
LBCT social profiles
Digital presenceLBCT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
LBCT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
LBCT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
LBCT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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LBCT M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LBCT
What does LBCT do?
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.
Is LBCT a public or private company?
LBCT is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was LBCT founded?
LBCT was founded in 1983. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is LBCT based?
LBCT is headquartered in Long Beach, United States, in the North America region.
How does LBCT make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Stevedoring and Terminal Handling Services are the primary driver. The others are berth and Wharf Services, container Storage and Dwell Fees and on-Dock Rail Services.
Who are LBCT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are TraPac, APM Terminals, SSA Marine, ICTSI, Yusen Terminals and Maher Terminals. Broad incumbents are PSA International, DP World and Hutchison Ports. International Transportation Service (ITS) is listed as a regional player.
Does LBCT have an API?
No public API is recorded for LBCT.
What industry is LBCT in?
LBCT's product category is Container Terminal Operations. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAJAF, Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container). Its NAICS code is 488320 and its SIC code is 4400.