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USLGB Long Beach Port
Long Beach Port is the major seaport of Los angeles, in the city of Los angelesin United states. Overseas routes include North America, Port code is USLGB.

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Port Code

USLGB

Name

Long Beach

Country / Region

United states

City

Los angeles

Sea Routes

North America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

33.7549300

Longitude

-118.2143500

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview · UN/LOCODE USLGB

Long Beach Port, United States

Long Beach Port is a major container seaport on the Southern California coast and a principal gateway for United States–Asia trade. The supplied port profile identifies the port as being in Long Beach, within the Los Angeles metropolitan logistics gateway, with coordinates of 33.7549300, -118.2143500. It is positioned close to the major consumption, manufacturing and distribution markets of Southern California and connects ocean freight with regional highways, rail corridors, distribution centers and transload facilities. The profile describes a 3,200-acre port area, approximately 25 miles of waterfront, connections to 217 seaports and service by 175 shipping lines; these figures should be treated as profile data and confirmed against current port publications before commercial use. Our service team can coordinate origin booking, terminal documentation, customs preparation, inland delivery and exception handling for cargo moving through USLGB.

Port code	USLGB
Port name	LONG BEACH
Country / region	United States · North America
Associated city in supplied data	LOS ANGELES
Port type	Ocean container seaport and intermodal gateway
Coordinates	33.7549300, -118.2143500

Decision points for freight planning

Key Highlights

High-volume gatewayUSLGB is a major Southern California container gateway, so terminal availability, vessel schedules and landside conditions can materially affect cargo release and delivery planning.

Asia-oriented trade laneThe port is especially relevant to import and export flows between the United States and Asian markets, with onward movement into national distribution networks.

Intermodal reachOcean freight can be transferred to local drayage, transload operations, rail-linked inland movements or long-haul truck delivery, subject to routing and equipment availability.

Time-sensitive terminal interfaceAppointment availability, container availability, free-time terms, chassis supply and demurrage exposure require active monitoring rather than relying only on the vessel ETA.

Compliance-intensive importsCommodity classification, admissibility, partner-government-agency requirements and entry accuracy should be reviewed before cargo arrival.

Cargo handling and landside interface

Facilities & Services

Container terminals: Multiple marine terminal facilities support vessel discharge, loading, container storage and gate interchange. The assigned terminal, receiving window and operating conditions must be confirmed for each booking.
Drayage and chassis operations: Local truckers normally move import containers between terminals, warehouses, transload locations and final consignees. Appointment, chassis and empty-return instructions can vary by terminal and carrier.
Rail and inland distribution: Containerized cargo may be routed through rail-served or truck-served intermodal networks into the Southwest, Midwest and other U.S. markets. The suitable mode depends on destination, cargo profile and service requirements.
Warehousing and transload: Southern California provides extensive distribution, bonded-handling and transload options. Our service team can evaluate palletization, floor-loaded unloading, storage and final-mile requirements before pickup.
Customs and inspection interface: Cargo may be subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing, examination, agriculture controls or other government-agency review. Inspection location and release timing are case-specific.
Special cargo coordination: Refrigerated, oversized, hazardous and high-value shipments require advance review of equipment, terminal acceptance, documentation, permits and inland routing.

Schedule planning without false precision

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade orientation: USLGB is widely used for transpacific container movements, particularly cargo connected with East and Southeast Asia. Actual port rotation, transshipment exposure and carrier acceptance must be checked for the requested origin and destination.
Origin-to-port planning: The published sailing date is not the same as cargo cut-off. Export documentation, verified gross mass, terminal receiving status and empty-equipment release should be aligned before delivery to the origin terminal.
Port-to-door planning: Total transit includes ocean carriage, discharge, customs release, terminal availability, appointment access, drayage and final delivery. Our team quotes the applicable route only after confirming destination ZIP code and delivery conditions.
Factors that may extend delivery: Vessel schedule changes, port congestion, weather, labor or equipment constraints, customs examination, rail ramp conditions, chassis shortages and consignee appointment limits can all affect the final ETA.

Planning rule: Use carrier and terminal confirmations for the live vessel ETA, cut-off, availability, free time and empty-return location. General transit estimates should be treated as indicative only.

Market access and commodity profile

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandThe immediate market includes Long Beach, Los Angeles and the wider Southern California consumption and industrial zone. Inland distribution can extend across the United States through truck, rail, transload and warehouse networks.

Consumer and retail cargoCommon flows include retail merchandise, household goods, furniture, apparel, electronics and packaged consumer products, subject to applicable product and import requirements.

Industrial and project-related cargoMachinery, components, construction-related goods and other industrial cargo may require special loading, blocking, bracing, permits or project-specific inland routing.

Temperature-sensitive cargoRefrigerated food and other controlled-temperature shipments require equipment confirmation, monitoring instructions, priority coordination and a clear contingency plan.

Operational controls before cargo arrival

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and receiving: Confirm the carrier’s documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal cut-off, receiving window and empty-container pickup instructions. These milestones can differ by vessel, terminal, equipment type and service contract.
U.S. import documentation: Ensure commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading data, importer details, tariff classification, country of origin and any required licenses or partner-government-agency filings are consistent before arrival.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, quantities, packaging details and emergency information. Acceptance depends on carrier, terminal and applicable U.S. regulations; advance approval is essential.
Exam and release risk: Customs or other agency examination may create storage, handling, drayage and appointment consequences. Our service team can coordinate document responses, status follow-up and post-release delivery, but cannot guarantee examination-free clearance.
Inland delivery controls: Confirm consignee hours, delivery appointment, chassis requirements, overweight limits, street restrictions, transload instructions and empty-return location before dispatching a truck.

Execution recommendations from our service team

Shipping Tips

Send booking details early and provide the final destination ZIP code, commodity, weight, dimensions, container type, delivery mode and desired cargo-ready date so we can compare terminal, drayage and inland options.
Prepare a document pack that matches the physical cargo. Reconcile carton counts, marks, weights, product descriptions, tariff data and importer information before the carrier and customs filing deadlines.
For hazardous, refrigerated, overweight or out-of-gauge cargo, obtain carrier acceptance and confirm terminal, equipment, permits and delivery restrictions before cargo is packed or dispatched.
Build a contingency route where the delivery deadline is critical. Depending on destination and cargo characteristics, our team can assess alternative Southern California gateways, transload arrangements, rail or truck combinations, subject to confirmed capacity and cost.

Practical questions for USLGB shipments

Frequently Asked Questions

Is USLGB the same as the Port of Los Angeles?

No. USLGB identifies Long Beach Port. It is a separate port from the Port of Los Angeles, although both form part of the Southern California port and logistics gateway. Booking, terminal, carrier and inland instructions must match the correct port code.

Can the port code alone confirm the delivery location?

No. USLGB identifies the ocean gateway, not the final destination. Our service team also needs the consignee address or ZIP code, delivery hours, cargo characteristics and whether the shipment requires rail, transload or direct drayage.

What usually causes an import container to miss its delivery plan?

Common causes include customs or agency holds, terminal availability delays, missing appointments, chassis or truck shortages, incorrect empty-return instructions, examination, overweight restrictions and consignee receiving limits. We recommend checking each status before dispatch.

How should dangerous goods be arranged through USLGB?

Submit complete dangerous-goods information before booking confirmation, including classification, quantities, packaging and transport details. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be confirmed in writing where required; a standard dry-container booking should not be assumed to cover hazardous cargo.

Can our team quote an exact transit time to the United States inland destination?

We can provide an indicative plan after reviewing the origin, destination, carrier option, container type and delivery requirements. The operational ETA remains subject to vessel changes, discharge, customs release, terminal availability and inland capacity.

Data basis and verification boundary

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, port name, country, associated city, coordinates and the profile figures used in this module are derived from the supplied USLGB port data. Descriptive operational guidance is based on standard container-port, U.S. import and intermodal freight practices and is intentionally expressed with qualification where conditions can change.

Port authority reference: polb.com — official Port of Long Beach domain for current port information, terminals, operations and public notices.
U.S. customs reference: cbp.gov — official U.S. Customs and Border Protection domain for import processing, cargo examination and entry-related requirements.
Federal maritime reference: fmc.gov — official Federal Maritime Commission domain for U.S. ocean transportation regulatory information.

Live vessel schedules, terminal cut-offs, container availability, free-time terms, inspection status, fees, equipment supply and inland appointments must be verified with the applicable carrier, terminal, government agency and service provider before shipment execution.