Long Beach

Incident Overview
During offloading operations at Pier G, approximately 75 containers toppled from the container ship Mississippi (chartered to ZIM, on its ZEX transpacific service). Some of the fallen containers struck a clean-air barge moored alongside, causing structural damage.

Fuel Leak & Containment
One of the tanks on the damaged barge was leaking about 2,000 gallons of renewable diesel. Authorities report that the leak has now been secured. 

Salvage & Recovery Efforts

A significant container collapse occurred at Port of Long Beach’s Pier G, involving the vessel Mississippi.

• 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.