The Port of Los Angeles has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the pre-development of a major new container terminal, named Pier 500, aiming to boost cargo capacity, create jobs, and improve sustainability. This will be the first new container terminal built by the Port in decades.

The proposed Pier 500 terminal would cover about 200 acres and include two new berths and roughly 3,000 linear feet of wharf. Located in deep water at the southern tip of Terminal Island, the project is designed to accommodate larger, next-generation cargo ships, significantly improving cargo handling efficiency.

The Port has invited interested parties to submit proposals for a public-private pre-development agreement. The selected partner will assess the project’s financial feasibility, secure necessary entitlements, conduct environmental reviews, and prepare other requirements before construction.

The site for Pier 500 lies just south of Pier 400, which is currently the Port’s largest container terminal. The location includes a submerged 124-acre area prepared during the construction of Pier 400, which the Port now plans to utilise.

Port of Los Angeles officials believe the Pier 500 project could transform port operations. A port representative said the terminal would “enhance efficiency, improve sustainability, and create new jobs in surrounding communities.”

The pre-development phase will involve environmental assessments under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The entire Pier 500 project, from pre-development to full build-out, is expected to take around 10 years.

Port planners said Pier 500 is a forward-looking project to meet long-term demand, with a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency in one of the nation’s busiest ports.

Reference: portoflosangeles

Source: www.marineinsight.com