In early March, the Port of Long Beach and International Transportation Service (ITS) completed the US$55 million improvement project with the ITS terminal being capable of receiving larger container ships and enhancing efficiency.
The Californian port extended Berth G236 by 75 meters, constructed new rock dikes, and upgraded anchored facilities at Berths G232 and G236.
“With the opening of the Berth G236 extension at ITS, we are able to offer ocean carriers new berthing capability for ships carrying up to 16,000 TEUs,” stated ITS CEO Kim Holtermand.
The project included removing a portion of the old pier and concrete piles, significant dredging, and the installation of approximately 185 30-meter-long new concrete piles.
According to the port, adding more than 8,000 m² of backlands to increase the terminal’s storage capacity; strengthening dockside infrastructure to support new, larger ship-to-shore cranes with a longer reach; equipping the wharf for ships at berth to run on shore power; installing drainage systems, lighting, fencing, and signage; and striping the new area were among the land improvements.
Furthermore, in the next five months, Pier G Wharf will take delivery of five new ship-to-shore cranes and five rubber-tired gantry cranes.
