Magic Johnson Is Building a New Cruise Ship Terminal in Los Angeles

A new cruise ship terminal is coming to the Port of Los Angeles. One of Magic Johnson’s companies, JLC Infrastructure, has partnered with Carrix Inc., to develop and operate the Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.

The new cruise terminal will be built to accommodate the newest and most environmentally sustainable cruise ships arriving in Los Angeles. In addition, the World Cruise Terminal at the port will be redeveloped.

Carrix has a long track record in collaborating to develop large-scale infrastructure projects while enjoying a deep-rooted history in Southern California across containerized cargo and cruise ship terminal operations.

Every cruise ship that visits the Port of Los Angeles generates approximately $1.3 million in local economic activity.

Port Executive Director Gene Seroka, gave the following statement:

“This new Outer Harbor cruise terminal and World Cruise Center redevelopment will allow us to capture more of the rapidly growing cruise business, while also establishing Los Angeles as the primary West Coast gateway for cruise operations.

This project will also be a huge win for our Port communities, who will greatly benefit from the economic activity generated by such significant public and private investment in our LA Waterfront.”

Marlon Smith, managing director at JLC, added:

“We are excited about this opportunity to partner with Carrix and the Port of Los Angeles. This project supports our strategy to invest in critical infrastructure that contributes to the growth of the surrounding communities.

“Los Angeles is a strategic location to support in creasing demand for Pacific Coast cruise operations. We expect that the incremental tourism generated from cruise operations and there imagined waterfront will produce meaningful benefit to the Port, local business, and the community as a whole.”