Demolition Begins for Gerald Desmond Bridge

The process of lowering the Gerald Desmond Bridge’s center span began Saturday, marking the first step toward demolishing a one-time critical traffic link that spurred the Port of Long Beach’s growth over much of the last 50 years. The 410-foot-long main span was disconnected from the rest of the bridge and on Saturday was being […] The post Demolition Begins for Gerald Desmond Bridge appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Port Commends Historic State Investment in Goods Movement

Port and City of Long Beach officials today applauded the approval and signing of the state of California’s 2023 budget, which will bring crucial state funding to the nation’s largest port complex, including $110 million for a planned goods movement workforce training campus to enhance safety and efficiency of cargo operations in the harbor. Statewide […] The post Port Commends Historic State Investment in Goods Movement appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Gerald Desmond Bridge Demolition to Begin in July

Demolition of the Gerald Desmond Bridge in the Port of Long Beach is scheduled to start in July with the removal of the section of the span suspended over the Back Channel, requiring a 48-hour closure of the channel to all watercraft traffic. The Back Channel will be closed to vessels from 6 a.m. Saturday, […] The post Gerald Desmond Bridge Demolition to Begin in July appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Port of Long Beach Has Second-Busiest Month on Record Inbox

May was the second-busiest month on record for the Port of Long Beach, and its strongest month so far in 2022. Dockworkers and terminal operators processed 890,989 twenty-foot equivalent units in May, a 1.8% decline from May 2021, which remains the Port’s busiest month in its 111-year history. Imports decreased 1.7% to 436,977 TEUs and […] The post Port of Long Beach Has Second-Busiest Month on Record Inbox appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Port of Long Beach Joins the Green Shipping Corridor

The Port of Long Beach has signed on to the Shanghai-Los Angeles Green Shipping Corridor, a partnership of C40 Cities, ports, shipping companies and cargo owners convened to create a zero-emissions trans-Pacific trade route. First announced in January by C40 Cities, the ports of Shanghai and Los Angeles, and key maritime stakeholders, this Green Shipping Corridor […] The post Port of Long Beach Joins the Green Shipping Corridor appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.