The Port of Los Angeles has identified major marine terminal, landside, and cruise infrastructure projects as priorities for 2026, according to details released during its 2026 State of the Port address.
A central focus is the proposed Pier 500 Marine Container Terminal. The project would develop a new 200-acre container terminal south of Pier 400 on Terminal Island, with two vessel berths and approximately 3,000 linear feet of wharf. The port issued a request for proposals in October 2025 to assess feasibility and predevelopment interest.
Additional cargo-related projects include continued planning of a Maritime Support Facility on Terminal Island to support chassis parking and container pick-up and drop-off operations. The port is also advancing an expansion at the rail-served Fenix Marine Services terminal on Pier 300 and evaluating wharf and rail infrastructure upgrades at the LA TiL Container Terminal in the West Basin.
The port is also planning investments to support its cruise operations. Pacific Cruise Terminals, a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure, has been selected to develop a new cruise terminal facility in the Outer Harbor area. The port handled 1.6 million cruise passengers in 2025 across 241 vessel calls. Cost and schedule details for the cruise terminal project have not been disclosed.
Technology investments remain part of the port’s 2026 program. The port will deploy cargo visibility and truck appointment systems. An $8 million California GO-Biz grant will fund expansion of truck appointment technology to terminals in neighboring Long Beach and support data-sharing across multiple California ports.