Division Directory

Accounting

Responsible for maintaining financial records,
financial reporting and analysis, administration
of financial accounting activities, and
recording of financial transactions.

Cargo Marketing

Responsible for developing new business, 
retaining current business, and 
responding to customer’s needs 
by providing superior customer service.

City Attorney

Provides general legal advice to the Port of Los Angeles, 
Los Angeles Harbor Commission, 
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, and 
Intermodal Container Transfer Facility.

Community Relations

Responsible for outreach programs
to engage community members, students, 
civic groups, business groups, and
other stakeholder audiences.

Construction

Manages all construction contracts 
and provides survey, construction inspection 
and materials testing services.

Construction and 
Maintenance 

Provides support for the maintenance,
repair, alteration and reconstruction of
Harbor Department-owned facilities and
infrastructure.

Contracts and 
Purchasing 

Provides a fair, objective selection process 
for all agreements and procurement opportunities.

Debt and 
Financial Analysis

Manages the Department's debt portfolio, 
including the issuance, servicing, and 
post-issue compliance of outstanding debt, and 
pursues refinancing of debt.

Engineering

Responsible for all design plans, 
specifications and other contract documents
necessary for the development, redevelopment, and 
maintenance of marine terminals and other Port facilities.

Environmental Management

Assesses environmental impacts of 
development projects and determines 
appropriate mitigation measure as appropriate.

Financial Planning and 
Analysis

Controls the Department's annual budget and 
is responsible for all functions related to 
financial analysis and credit/collections.

Goods Movement

Responsible for all Port transportation engineering, 
including planning, conceptual design, and 
programming (grants) of all multimodal infrastructure.

Human Resources 

Responsible for the employment of nearly 1,000 individuals 
at the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department.

Information Technology 

Responsible for computing, 
network, telecommunications, and 
cybersecurity services.

Internal Audit 

Comprises management of audit contracts and personnel, 
including compliance, financial, and performance audits, 
fraud prevention, and consulting engagement.

Los Angeles Port Police

Ensures the safe and uninterrupted operation of 
the Port through the enforcement of various
City, state and federal laws and regulations.

Media Relations and 
Strategic Communications

Focuses on news and digital media content, 
including broadcast, print, and online media. 
Manages official Port websites and social media channels.

Planning and Strategy

Prepares and maintains a long-range Port Master Plan, 
which guides the future development of the Port 
consistent with the provisions of the California Coastal Act.

Real Estate -
Cargo and Industrial

Oversees all Port cargo-handling facilities, 
including leasing, property and asset management, and 
land acquisitions and dispositions.

Real Estate - 
Waterfront and Commercial

Includes the Port's retail, dining and entertainment space, 
cruise terminals, marinas, and LA Waterfront.

Risk Management

Plans, directs, and coordinates insurance 
programs to control risk and loss.

Trade Development

Connects U.S. businesses throughout America 
with overseas trade opportunities, particularly exports. 

Wharfingers

Monitors all waterborne activities 
occurring within Port areas and serves as 
primary contact for the operational needs of customers.

Workforce 
and
Government Affairs

Engages and maintains positive relationships with
labor unions, while supporting workforce development
and Port legislative efforts.