Honors earned at annual Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards
The Port of Long Beach has been named the best West Coast seaport in North America for a seventh consecutive year in addition to being named the best green seaport by readers of the shipping trade publication Asia Cargo News.
The honors were announced during the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards held Sept. 3 in Hong Kong. Asia Cargo News hosts and organizes the awards ceremony yearly to recognize top seaports, shipping lines and other logistics industry leaders.
More than 15,000 readers and e-newsletter subscribers of Asia Cargo News nominated leading companies for each category, then determined the winner from a list of four finalists in each category. Find the full list of winners here.
“We are honored to be recognized by our customers for delivering the highest standard of service in addition to the environmental achievements gained through our landmark Green Port Policy adopted 20 years ago,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “We could not have achieved this without the marine terminal operators, workers and supply chain partners who make the Port of Long Beach the most efficient and greenest gateway for trans-Pacific trade.”
“We thank the industry for taking notice of our investments in state-of-the-art modern facilities, excellent customer service and sustainable practices to ensure our clients and tenants can move their goods rapidly and cost effectively,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna. “We are grateful to Asia Cargo News and the support of its readers.”
The Port of Long Beach is a global leader in green port initiatives and top-notch customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency. As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at more than $300 billion annually and supports 2.7 million jobs across the United States, including 691,000 in Southern California. It is one of 18 commercial strategic seaports in the United States, with a duty to support force deployment during contingencies and other national defense emergencies. In 2025, the Port is celebrating “20 Years of Leading Green,” marking two decades of its landmark Green Port Policy that has dramatically reduced environmental impacts from operations. During the next 10 years, the Port is planning $3.2 billion in capital improvements aimed at enhancing capacity, competitiveness and sustainability.
