Long Beach’s State of the Port to highlight 2022 goals

Virtual address reviews a record-setting 2021, forecasts next steps for supply chain

Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero will declare 2022 as the “Year of Transformation” during his fifth State of the Port address on Wednesday, Feb. 9, with a forecast of cargo trends, infrastructure projects and additional plans in the year ahead.

The annual State of the Port will also take a look back at the challenges and accomplishments of a record-setting 2021, with comments delivered by Cordero, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, and Long Beach Harbor Commission President Steven Neal.

The virtual program will be available starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at www.polb.com/stateoftheport.