Long Beach, CA — September 9, 2025 – A significant container collapse accident took place Tuesday morning at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach, involving the ZIM-operated container vessel *MISSISSIPPI*.
Eyewitness video shows the incident began with a stack collapse near the stern before rapidly spreading forward toward the bridge area. The ship could be seen listing to starboard, away from the berth, as containers toppled overboard.
Extent of the Damage
* 67 containers reportedly fell into Long Beach Harbor.
* Several containers landed on the terminal surface.
* Some struck a nearby barge operated by STAX Engineering.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and other port terminals and overall operations remain unaffected.
Port and Coast Guard Response
Pier G, operated by International Transportation Service (ITS), has temporarily suspended all cargo-handling operations to ensure safety.
The U.S. Coast Guard has:
* Established a 500-yard safety zone around the *MISSISSIPPI*.
* Issued hourly broadcast advisories to warn nearby vessels of navigation hazards.
* Launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse.
About the Vessel
According to COSCO Shipping Technology’s ShipView platform:
* *MISSISSIPPI* measures 255 meters in length and 37.3 meters in width.
* Capacity: 5,500 TEU
* Built: March 2024
* Flag: Portugal
* Last voyage: Departed Yantian, Shenzhen on August 26, arrived Long Beach at 3:00 AM local time on September 9.
Container Safety Under Scrutiny
This Long Beach port incident comes amid growing global concern about container safety and cargo securing standards.
A recent World Shipping Council (WSC) report revealed that over 11% of inspected shipments in 2024 showed loading deficiencies — highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of stowage and lashing procedures.
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Sep 11 2025