Small plane crash at Port of Los Angeles kills pilot, injures truck driver
One person is dead and another is seriously hurt after a small plane crashed into a big-rig in the Port of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
California attorney general files to join pollution lawsuit against Port of LA operation
California’s attorney general and representatives of the state’s Air Resources Board filed a motion today to join a lawsuit against the Port of Los Angeles for approving revised environmental standards at its China Shipping terminal.
Cargo delayed at ports due to increased volumes
The recent surge in cargo volumes at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles has caused cargo container dwell times—the time containers spend within the port complex—to increase to their highest levels in 18 months.
Woman found dead after fire on 28-foot boat at Terminal Island
Firefighters found a woman dead inside a 28-foot cabin cruiser at Terminal Island today after they put out a fire aboard the boat, authorities said.
Truck explosion at LA Port blows out windows but doesn’t hurt anyone
In a tweet, the LAPD said the fire appeared to be contained to the back of the truck.
Pride on the Port event will take over the Battleship Iowa (with Chad Michaels performing ‘Turn Back Time’)
The Battleship Iowa. The Fairy Ferry. Chad Michaels performing as Cher. The first Pride on the Port of Los Angeles is going to be fabulous.
Dockworkers fight against expanded automation at Port of L.A.
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners postponed a decision on a construction permit for a driverless cargo truck system after Mayor Eric Garcetti offered to mediate the dispute.
Queers and allies fight haters and coalesce to create the first Pride event on L.A. waterfront
Bridge Cities Alliance will head and direct the first-ever Pride event on the Los Angeles waterfront; Pride on the Port of Los Angeles will take place June 15 atop the Battleship USS Iowa.
Shipping container of scrap metal explodes at Port of LA; 100 evacuated
No injuries were reported as a result of the blast, which was reported just before 6 p.m.
Port Truck Drivers Win Nearly $7 Million in Stolen Wages from Carson-based Trucking Company
On Monday, December 14, the California Labor Commissioner determined that 38 port truck drivers who work for Pacific 9 Transportation (Pac 9) are employees, not independent contractors, and subsequently ordered Pac 9 to pay them nearly $7 million in stolen wages.