Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has chosen the teams for the Cargo Modernization Program and Environmental Technical and Expert Consulting Services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The operator undertook a comprehensive review of proposals before selecting a team led by LAX Community Partners (LACP), and an environmental technical and expert consultant team led by Ricondo & Associates to deliver the work. The teams’ experience with cargo development at aviation hubs, as well as the experience and qualifications of key staff members, were among the top considerations when identifying LAWA’s project partners.
“In addition to being the busiest passenger origination and destination airport, LAX also is a key transportation centre for global cargo and a critical hub for domestic and international commerce,” said Justin Erbacci, chief executive officer, LAWA. “This project will provide more technically advanced and efficient cargo facilities and capabilities that will allow LAX to better power the economic vitality for the City of Los Angeles and greater Southern California region.”
We will provide our partners with facilities that move cargo efficiently while having positive impacts on the surrounding community
Upgrades needed at LAX
In 2022, LAX was ranked as the sixth busiest airport in the world and fifth in the US for air cargo tonnage, processing more than 2.7 million tons of cargo last year. Currently, LAX has three cargo areas with 27 buildings, totalling approximately 2.6 million square feet, and roughly 3.5 million square feet of aircraft ramp area. Ranging from 20 to 80 years old, many of these facilities are at the end of their useful life, in addition to not being compatible with current industry standards.
“LAX’s transformation is being thoughtfully advanced, providing best-in-class offerings to the traveling public and businesses that rely on our infrastructure every day. Our cargo facilities are no exception,” said Terri Mestas, chief development officer, LAWA. “Through our Cargo Modernization Program, we will provide our partners with facilities that move cargo efficiently while having positive impacts on the surrounding community, LA’s economy and LAX's broader sustainability goals.”
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