SOUTH BAY

• USSOF
• Latitude: 45.3319
• Longitude: -86.8825
• Great Lakes
• Marina in US

Location: US

South Bay is a designation that could refer to multiple locations within the United States, so it's important to specify which one you are referring to. However, the most prominent "South Bay" refers to the South Bay area within the greater Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach complex in California. This area includes multiple marine terminals and facilities.

Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach Complex

• Location: Southern coast of California in the San Pedro Bay.
• Coordinates: Approximately 33°44'N latitude and 118°15'W longitude.

General Overview:

• Type: Deep-water seaport.
• Function: Handles container, bulk, breakbulk, and Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) cargo.
• Accessibility: Excellent connectivity through major highways, rail networks, and proximity to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Key Specifications:

1. Water Depth:

   • Channels and berths generally have depths ranging from 50 to 53 feet (15 to 16 meters) to accommodate large container ships.

2. Terminals:

   • Port of Los Angeles Terminals:
     • Features multiple container terminals including APM Terminals, Fenix Marine Services, and Everport.
     • Non-container terminals for bulk cargo and liquid bulk products.
   • Port of Long Beach Terminals:
     • Includes the Long Beach Container Terminal, Total Terminals International, and Hanjin Shipping Terminals.
     • Bulk and breakbulk terminals are also present.

3. Cargo Handling Capacity:

   • The combined ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are among the busiest in the United States, handling over 17 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually.
   • Handles over 40% of all inbound containerized cargo to the United States.

4. Facilities and Equipment:

   • State-of-the-art gantry cranes.
   • Extensive warehousing and distribution centers.
   • On-dock rail facilities for seamless transfer of cargo.
   • Cold storage facilities for perishable goods.

5. Environmental Initiatives:

   • Integrated clean air programs aimed at reducing pollution and improving air quality.
   • Use of shore power to lessen emissions from ships docked at berth.

6. Security:

   • High-security measures following the guidelines of the (MTSA) Maritime Transportation Security Act.
   • The presence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Coast Guard.

7. Additional Services:

   • Pilotage and towage.
   • Bunkering and ship repair services.
   • Comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions including trucking and rail services.

Contact Information:

• Port Authority (Los Angeles):
  • Website: www.portoflosangeles.org
  • Phone: (310) 732-3508
• Port Authority (Long Beach):
  • Website: www.polb.com
  • Phone: (562) 283-7000

Please refer to the specific port websites or contact their respective authorities for detailed and updated information.