The Port of Los Angeles has completed the $22.7 million restoration of Berths 177 through 182, a major infrastructure project along the East Basin Channel in Wilmington. The newly constructed concrete wharf replaces a section of timber wharf extensively damaged by fire in 2014.
Approved by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners in September 2023, construction began in November of the same year and included the replacement of approximately 382 linear feet of wharf, 62 feet wide. In addition to the new concrete structure, the project involved slope erosion repairs and bollard upgrades to support ongoing cargo operations.
Designed to meet the Port’s seismic code, the restored wharf ensures improved resiliency for future operations. Port officials emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure that can withstand both natural and man-made disasters.
“The completion of this project on the heels of the catastrophic Eaton and Palisades fires is a stark reminder of the need to rebuild with long-term resiliency as a top priority,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “We’re proud to deliver this key infrastructure project as steel-handling operations remain uninterrupted.”
Deputy Executive Director of Development Dina Aryan-Zahlan echoed that sentiment, underscoring the importance of modernization across the century-old Port. “Designing and building infrastructure with fire prevention in mind is critical to our operations,” she said. “This Port is more than 100 years old; terminal modernization is essential to maintain our competitive edge.”
The upgraded wharf supports the continued operations of Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals, a key tenant that handles a variety of steel products including sheet metal coils, rebar, tubing, and wire rods. The 40-acre terminal features 116,000 square feet of covered warehouse space, making it one of the most specialized steel-handling facilities on the West Coast.
In addition to operating at Berths 177 through 182, Pasha also oversees the Green Omni Terminal Project at the Port, a demonstration site for zero- and near-zero emissions cargo-handling equipment.
Construction was carried out by Reyes/Larison Joint Venture of Pomona, Calif.
