At 9:00 a.m. on September 9, 2025, at the Port of Long Beach (California, USA), the container ship ZIM Mississippi (65,949 DWT, flagged in Portugal), which departed from Yantian Port – Shenzhen, China on August 26, encountered a serious incident while docking at Berth G.
According to local authorities, at least 67 containers fell from the vessel. Some containers plunged directly into the sea, while others toppled onto the nearby anti-pollution vessel STAX 2. No casualties have been reported.
Immediately after the incident, all operations at Berth G were suspended to ensure safety and facilitate response efforts. As of September 10, recovery and investigation were still underway, and the berth remained closed.
Preliminary reports indicate that the fallen cargo consisted primarily of footwear, clothing, and electronic components, destined for major U.S. retailers such as Costco, Target, and Walmart. These are high-volume consumer goods that play a significant role in the global supply chain.
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The cause of the incident is under investigation. Initial findings suggest it may have resulted from securing cables being released too quickly, causing multiple containers to lose balance and collapse.
In response, authorities quickly established a Unified Command, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Long Beach officials, fire services, and the military. A 500-yard safety zone was set up to secure the site, recover containers, and prevent potential environmental risks such as oil or chemical leaks.
Images from the scene show dozens of containers floating on the water and piled up on a nearby barge, creating a chaotic scene rarely witnessed at this major U.S. port.
The Port of Long Beach, along with the neighboring Port of Los Angeles, is among the two most critical container gateways in the United States, handling approximately 40% of the nation’s containerized imports and exports. As a result, this incident not only disrupts local port operations but could also trigger knock-on effects across international supply chains, particularly at a time when U.S. consumer demand remains strong.