The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved a lease amendment for a $52 million infrastructure improvement project to improve the on-dock rail capacity and reduce emissions at the Port of Los Angeles Pier 300 terminal.
The terminal is operated by Fenix Marine Services and construction is expected to begin next year.
The project will add five loading/unloading tracks in the intermodal yard at the Pier 300 terminal.
The improvement is expected to increase on-dock railyard capacity, enabling more cargo to be loaded directly onto trains via the on-dock railyard within the terminal. Other improvements include grading and paving, fire protection, electrical improvements, striping and signage, and additional storm drain design elements for Low Impact Development compliance.
Grant funding for the project includes approximately $18 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration and $19 million from California’s Trade Corridor Enhancement Program.
The Port of Los Angeles will provide the balance of the funding.
“This project enhances cargo capacity and efficiency while improving the sustainability of port operations,” said Los Angeles Harbor Commission President Lucille Roybal-Allard. It’s yet another step forward toward both our productivity and clean air goals.”
“Fewer transfers of cargo results in cleaner operations and more fluidity on our container terminals,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.
“This project will make us more competitive and add to our ability to pursue more discretionary cargo headed for the interior of the United States.”
Earlier this July, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded an $8 million grant to upgrade the Port of Los Angeles’ Port Optimizer digital data portal.