Learn about TraPac’s major milestones that have allowed us to continue to grow our footprint in the industry and innovate the way that cargo moves.

 

 

TraPac Established by MOL

TraPac was established in 1985 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) to operate a competitive container terminal featuring state-of-the-art technologies and facilities in the Port of Los Angeles, MOL's key containership service area.

Los Angeles Terminal Opens

TraPac opened a terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, operating at berths 136 to 147.

Oakland Terminal Opens

TraPac expanded its California footprint by opening a terminal at the Port of Oakland, operating at berths 30 to 32.

Austin Office Opens

TraPac opened its Austin office to serve as the central location for the Information Technology team.

Vessel Emission Reduction Technologies Deployed

TraPac deployed Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) and Bonnet System technologies at its Los Angeles and Oakland terminals to mitigate vessel emissions.

MOL and Brookfield form Strategic Alliance

MOL and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (Brookfield) developed a strategic alliance in 2014 aimed at enhancing and expanding MOL's container terminal business, TraPac. Brookfield acquired 49% of TraPac.

TraPac Los Angeles
Los Angeles Terminal Commences Automated Operations

In the same year, TraPac’s Los Angeles terminal became the first facility on the West Coast to introduce automation of loading/unloading operations. The technology deployed included electric and hybrid automated straddle carriers and automated stacking cranes. The automated cargo handling equipment at TraPac reduces emissions of PM and NOx by more than 99% and reduces GHG emissions by over 92% per TEU.

2015 PMA Safety Award Recipient

Following the company’s investment in automated technologies that mitigate the risk of workplace injury, TraPac was awarded the 2015 “Coast Accident Prevention Award - Container Operator” by Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) for having the lowest lost-time injury/illness incidence rate in our category.

2016 Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Environmental Award Recipient

Each year the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce recognizes leaders in the community who are advocate for growing business while protecting the community. In 2016, the Chamber recognized TraPac for its investment in clean technologies that will contribute the economic growth of the region while minimizing emissions.

TraPac Los Angeles On-Dock Rail
World’s 1st Automated On-Dock Rail

TraPac opened the world’s first automated on-dock rail terminal in Los Angeles, using a combination of automated straddle carriers and rail mounted gantry cranes. The terminal provides 20,000 feet of on-dock track that allows 6 full-size trains to be sent out each day, or 1,440 TEUs, directly through the Alameda Corridor and connect to BNSF and Union Pacific rail lines.

TraPac Oakland
Oakland Terminal Expansion Project Concludes

TraPac completes expansion at the Oakland terminal, which included doubling the terminal footprint, expanded reefer capabilities to enhance refrigerated cargo services, new truck in-gate complex to improve overall efficiency and extended gate hours.

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