LONG BEACH, Calif. — A cargo vessel at the Port of Long Beach experienced a container collapse on Tuesday, disrupting terminal operations and prompting an immediate response from authorities.
Around 67 containers shifted or fell from the ship Mississippi while it was docked at Pier G, officials said. The event occurred near midday, and fortunately, no workers were hurt.
A Unified Command including port officials and the U.S. Coast Guard mobilized to secure the scene, assess environmental risks, and coordinate recovery efforts. Pier G remained closed until the area could be stabilized.
“The safety of our staff and the harbor environment is our top concern,” the port said. The Coast Guard confirmed that a safety zone and containment measures were implemented without delay.
Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the collapse, nor whether any hazardous materials were involved in the containers that fell.
The vessel Mississippi, operated by an international shipping company, had arrived from Asia and was scheduled to complete unloading and reloading before departing later this week.
Cleanup and recovery operations are expected to last several days. Port officials said operations at Pier G will resume once the area is fully cleared.
