The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has been awarded more than US$2.6 million by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the safe movement of trade.
As the nation’s third-largest recipient of the agency’s Port Security Grant Program, POLB will invest the funding into strengthening cybersecurity, improving drone detection capabilities and upgrading network infrastructure.
“We thank the Department of Homeland Security for driving innovative security practices and heightening the Port’s ability to protect the people and the infrastructure responsible for moving cargo valued at more than US$200 billion annually,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “This grant will bolster the Port’s existing security systems and enhance the resiliency of our operations in the event of an emergency.”
The Department of Homeland Security also awarded US$4.2 million to six terminals within the Port of Long Beach, the Long Beach Police Department’s Port Police Division and the Long Beach Fire Department.
“These investments are vital in safeguarding our port’s operations and ensuring the secure movement of trade,” emphasized Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson. “This grant underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency at one of the nation’s busiest seaports.”
