California has allocated $27 million to support shared data systems across five major seaports. The funding will support technology upgrades and data interoperability to improve freight coordination and port operations.
The investment will fund projects at the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, and Hueneme. The ports have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate development under a statewide port data partnership.
The project scope includes cloud-based data sharing, cargo visibility tools, system interoperability, and cybersecurity enhancements. The upgrades aim to improve cargo routing, reduce congestion, and support emissions tracking and climate resilience.
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is administering the grants through the California Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program. The funding comes from a one-time state allocation approved in the 2022 budget. The five ports handle a significant share of U.S. containerized imports and exports.