Port Offers Scholarships, Internships

Applications are available for the Port of Long Beach’s scholarship and internship programs for Long Beach-area high school students. Program details, eligibility information and the online application can be found on the Port’s website at polb.com/education. The scholarships are open to high school seniors attending Long Beach Unified School District service area high schools and pursuing […] The post Port Offers Scholarships, Internships appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

State of the Port highlights effort to reach zero-emissions, renewable energy projects

Imaginative initiatives will drive the Port of Long Beach’s goal to become the world’s first zero-emissions seaport, Executive Director Mario Cordero said Thursday during the first in-person State of the Port address since 2020, following two years of virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cordero committed to supporting state and federal efforts to increase […] The post <strong>State of the Port highlights effort to reach zero-emissions, renewable energy projects</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Port of Long Beach Closes 2022 with Second-Busiest Year

The Port of Long Beach marked its second-busiest year on record by moving 9.13 million twenty-foot  equivalent units in 2022, allowing for a return to normal operations while once again serving as the nation’s leading export seaport.  The Port ended 2022 with 9,133,657 TEUs moved, down 2.7% from 2021, which remains the Port’s most active year in […] The post Port of Long Beach Closes 2022 with Second-Busiest Year appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Port Channel Deepening Project Wins Federal Authorization

The Port of Long Beach is kicking off 2023 with plenty to celebrate. On Dec. 23, President Joe Biden signed into law the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, the biennial legislation authorizing federal flood control, navigation and ecosystem improvements that include the Port’s Channel Deepening Project.  “We are grateful to members of the […] The post Port Channel Deepening Project Wins Federal Authorization appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Port of Long Beach Receives Stellar Credit Ratings

Recognized for its strong market position and financial resiliency, the Port of Long Beach has received upgraded ratings with a stable outlook by Standard & Poor’s, one of the nation’s leading credit-rating agencies. The Long Beach Harbor Department’s senior bonds were raised to an “AA+,” while the rating was increased to “AA” for the Port’s […] The post Port of Long Beach Receives Stellar Credit Ratings appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.