# Port of Long Beach infrastructure and sustainability efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/port-of-long-beach-infrastructure-and-sustainability-efforts
> Updated: 2026-08-10T23:43:06.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Port of Long Beach is undergoing significant infrastructure and environmental modernization. In July 2026, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which allocates approximately $250 million to deepen the port’s main shipping channel. This project aims to accommodate larger vessels, improve cargo flow, and reduce emissions from idling ships.

By August 2026, the port’s strategic focus expanded under the new presidency of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, Steven Neal. The ‘Port of the Future’ vision includes a plan for $3.3 billion in capital investments over the next decade to double container volumes by 2050 and achieve 100% zero-emission operations. Key initiatives include the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility and a revised agreement with air quality regulators that provides incentives for cleaner ships and zero-emission trucks, supported by a $40 million investment in regional charging and fueling infrastructure.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Port of Long Beach advances zero-emission and infrastructure goals

Long Beach Harbor Commission President Steven Neal has launched a vision to reach zero-emission operations and double container volumes by 2050, supported by billions in infrastructure investment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-long-beach-advances-zero-emission-and-infrastructure-goals

### 2026-07-15: U.S. House Committee approves $255 million to deepen Port of Long Beach channel

U.S. House Transportation Committee approved WRDA funding of about $250 million to deepen the Port of Long Beach channel, boosting capacity, cutting delays and lowering emissions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-house-committee-approves-255-million-to-deepen-port-of-long-beach-channel

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