The Port of Los Angeles has selected Pacific Cruise Terminals, LLC (PCT) to develop a new Outer Harbor cruise terminal and to redevelop and operate the port’s existing World Cruise Center, in a move designed to significantly lift cruise capacity on the US West Coast.
The announcement was made on 22 January 2026, with PCT confirmed as a joint venture between Carrix, Inc. and JLC Infrastructure.
Two terminals, one big play for West Coast growth
Port Executive Director Gene Seroka said the combined Outer Harbor development and World Cruise Center redevelopment is aimed at capturing more of the fast-growing cruise market and strengthening Los Angeles’ position as a primary West Coast gateway for cruise operations.
The port said each cruise ship call generates about US$1.3 million in local economic activity. In 2025, it welcomed 241 cruise calls and a record 1.6 million passengers.
Outer Harbor terminal pitched as future-ready and community-focused
The planned Outer Harbor terminal is being positioned as a state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate newer, more environmentally sustainable cruise ships calling Los Angeles.
Beyond cruise operations, the proposed development is also framed as a community asset, with the port pointing to open space, recreational facilities and improved access to the LA Waterfront for residents and visitors.
Who is Pacific Cruise Terminals?
PCT brings together Carrix, described as North America’s leading cruise terminal operator and a major marine and intermodal terminal player, and JLC Infrastructure, an infrastructure investor focused on transport and other essential sectors.
For cruise sellers in Australia and New Zealand, the move is worth watching given Los Angeles’ role as a key embarkation point for West Coast, Mexico, Hawaii and transpacific itineraries.
