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Port of Los Angeles

Explore reference port details and available public AIS positions near the Port of Los Angeles, USA.

View Los Angeles Port

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35K+Live ships · vessels

10M TEU

Annual container throughput of 10M TEU.

Container

Primary port type: Container.

USA

Located in USA, serving regional and international trade.

Public AIS Data

Latest available vessel positions; coverage and reporting intervals vary.

About the Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles is the busiest port in the Western Hemisphere, handling a large share of US-Asia trade.

Port Details

Location: Los Angeles, USA
Port Code: USLAX
Type: Container
Annual Throughput: 10M TEU

Live ships near Port of Los Angeles (170 within 30 km)

Latest available AIS positions of vessels observed within 30 km of the port. Showing closest 20; coverage and report intervals vary.

Vessel	Flag	Type	Distance	Speed	Destination
SEA VENTURE	🇺🇸 USA	—	0 km	0.0 kt	—
DIVE BOAT II	🇺🇸 USA	Law enforcement	0 km	0.0 kt	PORT OF LOS ANGELES
MADELINE B HAMILTON	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	0.0 kt	—
PETER MAC	🇺🇸 USA	Other	1 km	0.0 kt	LOS ANGELES
KNOX T	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	0.0 kt	—
KESTREL	🇺🇸 USA	Towing	1 km	0.0 kt	US^0VBH>?? ???
OCEAN WARRIOR	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	0.0 kt	—
MARIE CHERAMIE	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	0.1 kt	PAL
VALKYRIE	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	0.0 kt	—
MAERSK ALGOL	🇸🇬 Singapore	Cargo Hazardous D	1 km	0.0 kt	CNYTN>USLAX
EXY JOHNSON	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	3.1 kt	—
OVATION OF THE SEAS	🇧🇸 Bahamas	Passenger No info	1 km	0.0 kt	US LAX
CG GEORGE COBB	🇺🇸 USA	Other	1 km	0.1 kt	SAN PEDRO
LEADER	🇺🇸 USA	Tug	1 km	0.0 kt	LA/LB
DELTA AUDREY	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	0.0 kt	—
DELTA TERESA	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	0.0 kt	—
LA FIREBOAT 2	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	0.1 kt	—
PATRICIA ANN	🇺🇸 USA	Tug	1 km	0.1 kt	OAK
INDEPENDENCE	🇺🇸 USA	Towing	1 km	0.1 kt	LA/LB SHIP ASSIST
MICHELLE SLOAN	🇺🇸 USA	—	1 km	0.0 kt	—

Live Ship Tracking

Open the map to inspect the latest available public AIS positions at and around the Port of Los Angeles. Vessel type, flag, destination and movement fields appear only when present in the source report. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale.

Reading traffic around the Port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles in USA uses the reference port code USLAX. The displayed throughput of 10M TEU is a rounded annual reference figure, not a live terminal counter. Port totals can use different reporting years and can include facilities beyond the area visible in the current map view.

Vessel positions depend on available AIS reports. Coastal receiver density, satellite relays, transmission intervals and vessel settings affect coverage and freshness. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale; proximity to the port does not confirm a berth assignment or arrival clearance.

Maritime data sources

Vessel positions use available AIS feeds and public maritime datasets. Coastal coverage and update intervals vary by receiver network.

Frequently asked questions

How many ships are at the Port of Los Angeles?

The visible number varies with AIS coverage and reporting intervals. It is not a complete berth or port-call count for Los Angeles.

What types of ships use the Port of Los Angeles?

The Port of Los Angeles handles container traffic including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and more.

How current is the ship data?

Read the latest available AIS report and its timestamp. Coastal receivers, satellite relays and vessel transmission intervals affect freshness.