APM Terminals Doubles Rail Capacity at LA Port with $73M Investment

Key Details APM Terminals has completed a $73 million rail infrastructure upgrade at Pier 400, Port of Los Angeles, doubling terminal capacity. The project added 31,000 linear feet of new track and increased weekly rail lifts from 5,000 to 11,000 - a 104% jump since 2023. Improved Operations The expanded facility now operates 12 working tracks and 11 storage tracks, supporting four full import trains daily for BNSF and Union Pacific. Eastbound containers typically depart within two days, with the terminal maintaining sub-three-day dwell times through lean manufacturing principles. Why It Matters This upgrade strengthens the Port of LA's competitive position as a major U.S. gateway and reduces bottlenecks across Terminal Island. APM's operational discipline - combining infrastructure with data-driven dispatch systems and defined cycle times - creates a production-line approach that benefits drivers and shippers seeking faster, more predictable transit times. Regional Momentum The Port of Long Beach is simultaneously building its own Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility to triple capacity to 4.7 million TEUs annually, signaling major investment across the San Pedro Bay complex to streamline rail operations.