Long Beach: Port of the Future with Dr. Noel Hacegaba

In "Long Beach: Port of the Future", Joe Lynch and Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Long Beach, a global leader in green port initiatives and top-notch customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency. As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at $300 billion annually and supports 2.7 million jobs across the United States.

About Dr. Noel Hacegaba

Dr. Noel Hacegaba is the Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Long Beach, the nation's second busiest seaport. He is responsible for managing the Port's day to day operations, including commercial services, finance & administration, engineering services, planning & environmental affairs and strategic advocacy. In recent years, Dr. Hacegaba led the Port's response to the global supply chain disruptions, directing the Business Recovery Taskforce and coordinating with industry, labor and government partners to keep cargo moving. Dr. Hacegaba is also leading the development of the Port's Supply Chain Information Highway to facilitate data sharing and enable end to end visibility across the supply chain. Prior to joining the Port, he managed a $200 million portfolio for a Fortune 500 company. In total, he has more than 26 years of public and private sector experience spanning a variety of industries. Dr. Hacegaba received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Southern California and earned his doctorate from the University of La Verne. He is a Certified Port Executive and Port Professional Executive and serves on various industry and policy Boards, including IANA and CAGTC.

About Port of Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach is a global leader in green port initiatives and top-notch customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency. As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at $300 billion annually and supports 2.7 million jobs across the United States. It is one of 18 commercial strategic seaports in the United States, with a duty to support force deployment during contingencies and other national defense emergencies. In 2025, the Port is celebrating "20 Years of Leading Green," marking two decades of its landmark Green Port Policy that has dramatically reduced environmental impacts from operations. Industry leaders named Long Beach "The Best West Coast Seaport in North America" for a seventh consecutive year and "The Best Green Seaport" in 2025. During the next 10 years, the Port is planning $3.2 billion in capital improvements aimed at enhancing capacity, competitiveness and sustainability.

Key Takeaways: Long Beach: Port of the Future

• In "Long Beach: Port of the Future", Joe Lynch and Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Long Beach, the massive $3.2 billion investment in capacity and sustainability, the implementation of the Supply Chain Information Highway for digital visibility, and the Port's two decades of Green Port Policy leadership, solidifying its role as the economic engine and strategic global gateway setting the standards for the industry's future.
• The Digital Future of Logistics: The Port is actively building the Supply Chain Information Highway, a major initiative led by Dr. Hacegaba. This takeaway highlights how the Port is using data-sharing and end-to-end visibility to create a more efficient, predictable, and digitally integrated supply chain for tomorrow.
• Green is the New Benchmark: The Port of Long Beach is a global leader in sustainability, celebrating "20 Years of Leading Green" in 2025. This positions the Port's landmark Green Port Policy as the critical model f