The Port of Los Angeles has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the pre-development of a major new container terminal, named Pier 500, aiming to boost cargo capacity, create jobs, and improve sustainability. The proposed Pier 500 terminal would cover about 200 acres and include two new berths and roughly 3,000 linear feet of wharf. The site for Pier 500 lies just south of Pier 400, which is currently the Port’s largest container terminal. Port of Los Angeles officials believe the Pier 500 project could transform port operations. The entire Pier 500 project, from pre-development to full build-out, is expected to take around 10 years.