April 24, 2025

LOS ANGELES MAYOR KAREN BASS DELIVERS APRIL 21 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Gene Seroka represented the Port of LA as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of The City address, April 21, 2025. Addressing Seroka she said, "We will strategize with you and fight for you to protect our longshore workers, truckers, manufacturers, business owners big and small."

She also highlighted Tim McOsker's diligence in securing San Pedro as home to Team Croatia while hinting at, "Maybe a few other things."

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PORT OF LOS ANGELES CELEBRATES PUBLIC ACCESS INVESTMENT PLAN’S 10-YEAR MILESTONE

Alongside record-setting cargo volume, the Port of Los Angeles has invested more than $400 million in LA Waterfront projects, initiatives and education programs over the past decade through its Public Access Investment Plan (PAIP). Celebrating its 10-year milestone, the Port continues to invest 10% of its operating income back into the harbor communities of Wilmington and San Pedro.

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BIODIVERSITY IN MARINE LIFE FLOURISHES AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES

Since 2000, the Port of Los Angeles has conducted four comprehensive biological surveys of Los Angeles Harbor, with a fifth survey in progress. Beyond the industrial exterior of the Port is a complex community of marine life below the surface.

Port Environmental Specialist Victoria Wood reveals new findings about the abundant marine life thriving above and below Port waterways, while ‪Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Programs Director Jim DePomei shares how small decisions we make in our everyday lives can bring big improvements to local marine life.

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GENE SEROKA IS JOINED BY JOE KRAMEK, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE WORLD SHIPPING COUNCIL, IN THIS MONTH'S CARGO BREIFING

Joe Kramek, President and CEO of the World Shipping Council, joined Gene Seroka for this month's cargo briefing. Kramek discussed the impact of proposed fees on container ships built in China, decarbonization of the supply chain and other trade topics.

March 2025 loaded imports came in at 385,531 TEUs, 1.6% higher compared to the previous year. Loaded exports landed at 122,975 TEUs, a 15% drop from 2024. The Port processed 269,900 empty containers, 23% more than last year.

Current and historical cargo data, including fiscal year-end totals, are available here.

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COMMORANT CHICKS, EGGS RESCUED FROM FALLING TREE IN MARINA DEL REY AND TAKEN TO SAN PEDRO FACILITY

The International Bird Rescue is caring for dozens of double-crested cormorant chicks and eggs at its San Pedro facility.

"We received over 60 eggs and nine live chicks on March 10, mid-morning they came into care," said International Bird Rescue wildlife center manager Kylie Clatterbuck.

In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, biologists discovered over 20 nests in a wind-damaged eucalyptus tree in Marina del Rey. Some nests contained as many as three to four eggs.

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