Over 60 Containers Fall From Ship in Long Beach
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A ZIM container ship berthed at Pier G in Port of Long Beach lost 67 containers, causing suspension of cargo operations and damage to a nearby clean air barge
- The incident occurred after multiple container stacks collapsed from the vessel Mississippi, which was berthed at Pier G.
- The fallen containers struck and damaged a clean air barge that filters ship exhaust emissions.
- Cargo operations at Pier G were suspended temporarily for safety inspections.
- The terminal remained open for truck traffic while safety alerts and clean-up operations were underway.
