The Port of Long Beach’s shipping terminals import and export more than $100 billion worth of goods every year, supporting the economy and generating nearly 1.5 million jobs throughout the nation. Through ongoing construction and engineering projects, the Port provides its terminal customers with state-of-the-art seaport facilities to support international shipping and to bring much-needed products and jobs to the region and nation. For a directory of Port-related services, click here.
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Port Releases Proposed $1 Billion Budget The Long Beach Harbor has approved a record Port budget that includes more than $440 million to pay for innovative air quality measures and other environmental programs. The $1.02 billion spending plan represents a 56 percent increase over the current fiscal year, as the Port's Clean Air Action Plan picks up momentum and brings cleaner trucks and cleaner ship fuels to the harbor.
(posted: 6/16/2008)
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Comments Sought on Middle Harbor Project The Port of Long Beach will take comments until July 11 on an environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project, a proposed $750-million, 10-year project that would create 14,000 new, permanent jobs and cut air pollution at two port terminals by 50 percent or more from existing levels. See a video of the June 11 public hearing.
(posted: 6/13/2008)
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Ships Urged to Enroll in Ports' Fuel Incentive Program Cargo vessel operators are encouraged to enroll now in time for the July 1 start of the new Vessel Main Engine Fuel Incentive Program, offered by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The program will pay vessel operators to use cleaner-burning fuel within 40 miles of San Pedro Bay in order to reduce vessel emissions. Click here to find more information and how to enroll.
(posted: 6/13/2008)
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