The Port of Los Angeles has selected Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC (PCT) to develop and operate a new cruise terminal at Outer Harbor and to redevelop and operate the existing World Cruise Center. PCT is a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure.
The selection comes as the port seeks to expand its cruise operations amid growing demand. In 2025, the Port of Los Angeles welcomed 241 cruise calls and a record 1.6 million passengers. Each cruise ship call provides approximately $1.3 million in local economic activity.
"This new Outer Harbor cruise terminal and World Cruise Center redevelopment will allow us to capture more of the rapidly growing cruise business, while also establishing Los Angeles as the primary West Coast gateway for cruise operations," said Gene Seroka, executive director of the port. "This project will also be a huge win for our Port communities, who will greatly benefit from the economic activity generated by such significant public and private investment in our L.A. waterfront."
The new Outer Harbor cruise terminal will be designed to accommodate newer, environmentally sustainable cruise ships. The development will include open spaces, recreational facilities and enhanced waterfront access for residents and visitors.
Carrix is one of the world's largest independent marine and intermodal terminal operators and North America's leading cruise terminal operator. The company and its partners operate containerized cargo and cruise terminals in Southern California.
"Carrix is proud to have been selected by the Port of Los Angeles as the lead partner for the development of the Outer Harbor cruise terminal and the redevelopment of the World Cruise Center," said Uffe Ostergaard, CEO of Carrix. "We believe our deep experience with large maritime infrastructure projects such as this will contribute to a significant economic return for both the Port and the greater Harbor community."
Stefano Borzone, president of Carrix's cruise division, noted the timing aligns with industry trends.
"In response to the growing demand for cruise vacations, cruise ship operators have committed to an unprecedented new build program, introducing larger and more technologically advanced ships to the market," said Borzone. "This exceptional new cruise center will be instrumental in positioning Los Angeles as a premier homeport and one of the leading cruise gateways on the West Coast."
JLC Infrastructure has approximately $2.3 billion in assets under management across the transportation, energy and communications sectors. The firm's transportation investments include parking operations at Northeastern University, the LAX Airport Cargo Modernization Project and the New Terminal One project at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
"We are excited about this opportunity to partner with Carrix and the Port of Los Angeles," said Marlon Smith, managing director at JLC. "Los Angeles is a strategic location to support increasing demand for Pacific Coast cruise operations. We expect that the incremental tourism generated from cruise operations and the reimagined waterfront will produce meaningful benefit to the Port, local business and the community as a whole."
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Pacific Cruise Terminals. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
