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Logistics Shipping & Freight #nuclear-powered shipping#long beach
Port of Long Beach to Become US Testbed for Nuclear-Powered Commercial Shipping
The US Maritime Administration is set to sign a landmark agreement with the Port of Long Beach to explore small modular reactors for commercial vessels and port operations. The initiative aims to reduce fuel costs and emissions while rebuilding US maritime capabilities.
Jul 22, 2026 1 source
Supply Chain Procurement & Sourcing #small business#contracts
Long Beach Port Awards $54M in Small Business Contracts, Exceeding Goals
The Port of Long Beach awarded $54.4 million in services and materials contracts to small businesses in the 2025 fiscal year, achieving a 44.6% utilization rate — well above its 27% goal. The port's Small Business Enterprise Program, one of the most ambitious among California ports, is designed to prepare local firms for the port's plan to double cargo handling capacity to 20 million containers annually by 2050.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source