The Long Beach project will provide a boost to the region's economy, the company reported.
"The new facility will provide highly efficient operations and deep-water and excellent on-dock intermodal rail capacity needed to compete in today's global market," said Anthony Otto, president of Long Beach terminal. "As a trusted partner with Long Beach for more than 20 years, Navis has the technology and global experience to position us as a leader in terminal efficiency."
With the introduction of larger vessels, Navis said that the increase in global trade and demand for greater efficiencies and lower carbon footprint, the terminal industry is leveraging technology to deliver new levels of operational productivity.
"Around the world, terminal operators are realising the advanced capability of the Navis SPARCS N4 platform for automating their operations," said John Scott, vice-president, container terminal solutions, Navis. "We are pleased with Long Beach’s selection of us for this project, which will bring tremendous economic dividends to the economy."
The port is investing US$1.2 billion to develop the new 300-acre-plus Middle Harbour terminal.