‘State of the Port’ Scheduled for Jan. 29
Exec. Dir. Richard D. Steinke to Deliver Annual Report 

January 19, 2010

Port of Long Beach Executive Director Richard D. Steinke is set to deliver his annual “State of the Port” address on Friday, January 29, bringing insight and perspective to one of most critical junctures in Port’s nearly century long history.

The New Year marked a milestone for the Port’s signature Clean Trucks Program, which has decreased truck related pollution by nearly 80 percent; the economy and global trade is beginning to show signs of recovery after a precipitous decline; and the Port is poised to start work on development projects that will leave an imprint for generations to come.

The “State of the Port” will take place January 29 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

To reserve tickets for the event visit the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce website .

The event also will be webcast in the Port of Long Beach’s website .

The Port of Long Beach is the premier gateway for Trans-Pacific trade and a recognized leader in the goods movement industry worldwide. Known for its innovation, customer service and environmental stewardship, the Port of Long Beach is served by 140 shipping lines with connections to 217 seaports. More than $140 billion in trade – about 5 million TEUs – flowed through the Port in 2009, making it one of the busiest seaports in the world. To strengthen its ability to serve the industry in these serious economic times, the Port is moving forward with $2.6 billion in planned capital improvements this decade.

Contact: Art Wong, Port of Long Beach Assistant Director of Communications/Public Information Officer, (562) 590-4123, (562) 619-5665 (cell), or wong@polb.com.