On Tuesday morning, more than 60 shipping containers fell from the cargo ship Mississippi at the Port of Long Beach. The incident occurred just before 9 a.m. while the vessel was berthed at the Pier G container terminal. Many of the containers ended up in the ocean, according to a statement from the port.
The Port of Long Beach is one of the busiest ports in the United States, and incidents like this can disrupt operations and pose environmental risks. The port authorities are currently assessing the situation and working to retrieve the fallen containers. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined, and an investigation is underway to understand how the containers were dislodged from the ship.
The port has not reported any injuries related to the incident. However, the loss of containers could impact shipping schedules and the delivery of goods. The port is coordinating with the ship’s operators to ensure the safe and efficient removal of the containers from the water.
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