Salvage Operations Underway After 75 Containers Spill at Long Beach Port

Salvage and cleanup efforts are underway at the Port of Long Beach after approximately 75 shipping containers fell from the cargo ship Mississippi while docked at Pier G. The incident, described as unprecedented in scale by Port CEO Mario Cordero, also damaged an emissions control barge and caused about 25 to 30 containers to submerge in the harbor, complicating recovery operations. Federal, state, and local agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board, are coordinating the response and investigation, with no cause yet determined. Despite the spill, port operations have resumed, and no serious injuries were reported. Officials emphasized the ongoing caution in recovery efforts and the importance of maintaining safe navigation as sonar surveys continue to locate submerged containers. Union representatives have asserted that no human error by dockworkers contributed to the accident, and the cleanup process remains dynamic with many unknowns.