Jacobs Tapped for POLB Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility

The Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, “a cornerstone of the Port’s $2.2 billion program to enhance cargo movement efficiency, reduce environmental impacts and support regional economic development,” will transform the existing rail yard into a state-of-the-art facility, doubling its size from 82 to 171 acres. The project will more than triple the Port’s on-dock rail capacity, enabling it to handle up to 4.7 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) annually. The expansion, Jacobs says, “is expected to significantly reduce truck traffic, lower emissions and improve air quality in the surrounding areas.”

Expected to be complete in 2032, the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility is also set to provide substantial community benefits, including creating more than 1,000 local jobs and contributing to local health and environmental initiatives, the company noted. By enhancing on-dock rail capacity, the project will help the Port “further its efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of cargo movement.”

“As one of the busiest ports in the United States and a major entry point for goods, the Port of Long Beach plays a significant role in international trade and the economy,” said Jacobs Executive Vice President Eva Wood. “Jacobs’ experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects will deliver enhancements at the port that will expedite cargo movement, reduce shipping costs and contribute to a more resilient supply chain.”

“The Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility embodies the core values of the Port of Long Beach, allowing more cargo to move through our marine terminals with greater efficiency and less impacts on the community,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “It is also an enormous undertaking with ten construction contracts to manage. Jacobs has demonstrated its qualifications to help us accommodate this peak workflow, and we’re pleased to work with the company to build this new gateway for the nation’s container cargo.”