The Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (LA28) announced that the Port of Los Angeles will be one of two venues to host 2028 Olympic sailing events. LA28 cited the favorable racing conditions and optimal spectator viewing opportunities offered by the Port’s location. Belmont Shore in the City of Long Beach was also confirmed to host several sailing events during the 2028 Games.
The Port of Los Angeles will host six boat events: Men’s and Women’s Dinghy, Men’s and Women’s Skiff, Mixed Dinghy and Mixed Multihull. Belmont Shore will host four board events: Men’s and Women’s Windsurfing, and Men’s and Women’s Kite.
SAN PEDRO AMPHITHEATER GETS THUMBS UP FROM LA HARBOR COMMISSION
A packed room cheered and applauded as the Los Angeles harbor commission on Thursday, June 26, unanimously approved plans for a 6,200-seat outdoor waterfront amphitheater, which is expected to draw top-tier musical acts from throughout the L.A. area.
PORT OF LOS ANGELES SIGNS AGREEMENT TO EXPAND EXPORTS THROUGH CENTRAL VALLEY
The Port of Los Angeles has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Shafter, Calif. and The Wonderful Company to promote more efficient two-way trade connections with California’s Central Valley, with a focus on bringing more U.S. exports through the Port and its terminals.
TWO ELECTRIC PASSENGER TROLLEYS WILL GLIDE INTO SAN PEDRO
San Pedro will receive two new electric passenger trolleys by the end of the year because of a $470,000 Community Emission Reduction Grant, local business officials announced on Tuesday, July 8.
STAX ENGINEERING NAMED FIRST OFFICIAL PROVIDER FOR AT-BERTH EMISSIONS CONTROL SERVICES AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES
The designation cements STAX’s leadership in the space and reflects growing demand for flexible emissions reduction solutions that meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations without disrupting port operations.