L.A. Approves $127 Million of Port Modernization Projects

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners approved more than $127 million of construction contracts for two projects to modernize the marine container terminal operated by TraPac, Inc., the port authority said. Work is to begin in January on the projects, which will support nearly 1,000 one-year equivalent construction jobs over the next two and half years. A $71.5 million project for new buildings and state-of-the-art truck entrance and exit gates at TraPac’s rear Berths 136-139, was awarded to Costa Mesa-based S. J. Amoroso Construction Co. A $55.7 million grade separation project was awarded to Sacramento area-based MCM Construction. The projects are part of a $365 million expansion of the TraPac terminal due to be completed in 2016.