News / California ports build on rail capabilities, but there are fears of new congestion

Source Port of Long Beach.

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are moving to beef up their rail capabilities, with US imports expected to surge in the coming months.

The ability to move containers rapidly off the docks is seen as vital to cope with high traffic volumes and is fuelling several long-term projects.

Rail expansion is a major element of the port of LA’s budget for the coming fiscal year, which was formally adopted last week.

The $1.9bn budget includes $180.5m for capital improvements, with ...