The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an $833 million budget for fiscal year 2026, nearly half of which will go toward infrastructure projects that reinforce the port’s leadership in sustainable, efficient cargo movement.

The budget will be submitted to the Long Beach City Council later this year for final approval.

Key highlights include a $405.4 million capital improvement allocation, representing 48.7% of total spending. Of this, $208.8 million is earmarked for the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a transformative project aimed at shifting more cargo to rail, reducing truck traffic, and lowering emissions.

The Pier B project, which broke ground in July 2024, is scheduled for completion in 2032.

The budget also includes a $25.3 million transfer to the City’s Tidelands Operating Fund, which supports community and environmental enhancements along the city’s 7-mile coastline, such as shoreline safety, water quality, and public facilities.

Despite global trade uncertainties and a conservative 1.9% projected drop in operating revenue, the port is maintaining a strong financial position.

The 9.5% year-over-year increase in budgeted spending reflects the port’s continued commitment to modernization and sustainability, including support for the Zero Emissions, Energy Resilient Operations Policy, which advances the use of zero-emissions equipment and vehicles.

The Port of Long Beach plans to invest $3.2 billion in infrastructure improvements over the next decade, supporting both growth and environmental stewardship.

Additionally, the Board approved an increase in its scholarship fund, raising the annual allocation from $350,000 to $400,000, reinforcing its commitment to education and workforce development in the region.