Port Chaos: 🚢 67 Containers Overboard at Long Beach

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Containers Overboard at Long Beach

Operations at the Port of Long Beach were disrupted on September 9 after more than 60 shipping containers fell overboard from the cargo ship Mississippi at Pier G.

The vessel, sailing under the Portuguese flag, had just arrived from Yantian, China, when stacks of containers toppled from its deck into the harbor. A total of 67 containers were reported in the water. No injuries were recorded, and officials said none of the fallen containers contained hazardous materials.

The incident forced Pier G to suspend operations while cleanup crews and the Coast Guard worked to recover the containers and secure the area. Several containers also struck the STAX 2, an emissions-capture barge that was alongside the Mississippi at the time, though no major damage was reported.

Port officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the collapse. Investigators are expected to review cargo-securing practices, vessel stability, and equipment performance as part of the inquiry.

The Port of Long Beach, together with the Port of Los Angeles, handles nearly 40 percent of U.S. containerized imports. Any disruption at its terminals can quickly ripple through national supply chains. Industry stakeholders are watching closely to see how long Pier G remains partially shut and whether shipping schedules will be affected. Watch Clip

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