Los Angeles officials said Friday they have tightened security around the nation’s busiest port in response to an incident last week during which a man driving a stolen vehicle blew past security gates, scaled a 120-foot crane, stripped off his clothes and plummeted to his death.

Several private security guards are now checking identification around the entrance to the West Basin Container Terminal. That’s where James Llamas, 23, drove past an open gate during a police chase.

Additional fencing, barriers and signage have been added around a private road leading into the terminal, officials said, and additional security steps are being considered.

“The port is continuing to look at all security measures” said Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Councilman Joe Buscaino said port officials will report to a council committee Sept. 5 on what additional actions will be taken to beef up security around the massive port.

“When there are any breaches of security, they are a threat to our local and national economy,” Buscaino said.

Los Angeles Port Police Chief Tom Gazsi said law enforcement has increased patrols in some areas and stressed that these are just “interim steps.”

“There are additional security measures that are being designed,” Gazsi said, “and will be put in place here as well as at some of our other terminals.”

The port is the nation’s largest container terminal and imports nearly 40 percent of goods in the U.S. There are 27 different terminals at the port, spread across 7,500 acres.

Larger than some cities, the port is formally part of the city of Los Angeles, but leases much of its land to myriad private companies, making it more difficult to truly secure.

“(This) notified us that there is a (security) problem on the waterfront,” said Mark Mendoza of ILWU Local 13, the union representing dockworkers. “We don’t want any more problems like this happening in the future.”

Lllamas entered the terminal at 5:50 p.m. Aug. 16 through a fenced, well-trafficked area. The gate was apparently open at the time. From there, he sped around the terminal as dockworkers looked on and media helicopters hovered overhead.

Eventually, Lllamas got out of the SUV and climbed Crane 87, reaching a 120-foot perch.

Once there, Lllamas removed his clothing, danced around the area and lounged on his back during the standoff, which lasted several hours.

At one point, he slipped and dangled from her perch, but was able to re-establish himself. At about 9:20 p.m., he either jumped or fell to his death, police said.