LONG BEACH, Calif. — A significant stack of cargo containers collapsed from a docked ship at the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday, leading to an emergency response and a temporary halt in terminal activity.
Authorities reported that about 67 containers toppled or shifted from the deck of the vessel Mississippi while it was moored at Pier G. The incident occurred around midday, and no injuries have been reported.
A Unified Command, composed of representatives from the Port of Long Beach and the U.S. Coast Guard, was activated to coordinate response efforts, ensure safety, and monitor environmental risks. Work at Pier G was paused while the site was secured.
“The safety of port workers and the surrounding waterways is our top priority,” a port spokesperson said. The Coast Guard confirmed that a containment zone and safety measures were immediately implemented following the collapse.
The cause of the container failure has not yet been determined, and officials have not released information on whether any hazardous materials were involved.
The Mississippi, operated by an international shipping company, had recently arrived from Asia and was scheduled for unloading and reloading before departing later this week.
Recovery and cleanup operations are ongoing and could take several days. Port authorities stated that Pier G will reopen once the area is fully cleared and safe for normal operations.
