The Port of Long Beach was honoured recently for its leadership and vision in strengthening the US intermodal freight transportation system – earning recognition for its renowned efforts to deliver economic, operational and environmental benefits throughout the nation’s supply chain.
In announcing its inaugural award, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) said the Port was “selected for its sustained leadership in strengthening the nation’s intermodal freight network through strategic infrastructure investment, digital innovation, operational excellence, environmental stewardship and collaboration across the supply chain.”
IANA commended the Port for its role as “a catalyst for innovation across North America’s intermodal transportation system.”
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“We are honoured to be selected as the first recipient of the Intermodal Innovation Award and to be recognised by the intermodal community for our contributions to a faster, cleaner and more efficient intermodal network,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba. “This recognition validates our efforts and invigorates our vision to double our container throughput by 2050 and build the Port of the Future by investing in zero-emissions operations, greater rail connectivity and strategic partnerships to decarbonise trans-Pacific trade routes and inland transportation corridors.”
The Port of Long Beach is undertaking a 10-year USD3.3 billion capital improvement programme, the centrepiece of which is the USD1.8 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility designed to triple the volume of cargo moved by rail when completed in 2032.
“We thank IANA for the first Intermodal Innovation Award and are grateful for the recognition,” said Long Beach Harbour Commission President Frank Colonna. “It inspires us and our many public and private sector partners who are committed to building the Port of the Future and serving as a model for supply chain players around the world.”