Lbct award under rtepf for; ''lbct electrification advancement project (leap)''

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded LBCT LLC a $34.8 million project grant on September 30, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) for the "LBCT Electrification Advancement Project (LEAP)." The project, scheduled for completion by December 31, 2029, will be performed at the Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) in Long Beach, California. While the specific technical scope is not explicitly detailed, the project focuses on maritime and transportation infrastructure electrification advancement at the Port of Long Beach, supporting enhanced operational efficiency and environmental sustainability objectives consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's mandate to improve transportation infrastructure.

The LEAP initiative represents a significant capital investment in port electrification infrastructure that aligns with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's priorities for multimodal transportation network development and advanced infrastructure improvements. As a discretionary grant award administered by FHWA, this project supports modernization efforts at critical maritime transportation infrastructure, with funding distributed across the four-year project period to advance the terminal's electrification capabilities and operational enhancements.