Pier T Marine Terminal Redevelopment Project

The Port of Long Beach plans to comprehensively redevelop and expand the Pier T marine terminal between Berths T130 and T140 to enhance cargo-handling efficiency, support the transition to zero-emission equipment, and modernize infrastructure to accommodate future growth in container volume and larger vessels. The project will increase the terminal’s footprint from 382 acres to approximately 500 acres, incorporating adjacent areas including Pier T Echo, the Navy Mole, and sections north of the existing terminal on Pier S and Pier S West. Construction will occur over a 17-year period in multiple phases, with ongoing terminal operations maintained throughout. Upon full build-out, the terminal will feature a 250-acre container yard with 81 stacking crane blocks, four vessel berths covering nearly 60 acres, administration and maintenance facilities, a new truck gate complex, an on-dock railyard along the northern perimeter, and a separate storage and staging railyard on the Navy Mole. The upgraded facility will have an annual capacity of 3.3 million containers, or 6.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units, with the on-dock railyard designed to handle at least one-third of total throughput, significantly improving intermodal connectivity and reducing truck traffic. The terminal’s modernization will prioritize environmental sustainability through the adoption of zero-emission equipment and infrastructure upgrades that support long-term operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. The project’s expansion will enable the Port of Long Beach to meet evolving global shipping demands while enhancing safety and navigational access for large container vessels. The environmental and technical planning phases are underway, with the project listed under the California Environmental Quality Act and publicly accessible through the CEQA Net portal. Key personnel overseeing the project include Alyssa Rodriguez as Environmental Specialist, Tanya Jones as Senior Project Manager, and Robert Johnson as CEO of Total Terminals, who collectively manage environmental compliance, engineering design, and overall project execution. All project-related inquiries should be directed to the provided contact details, with official communications routed through the Port of Long Beach.