The governing boards of the twin US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have approved a clean air action plan to cut emissions by investing in advanced cleaning technologies and phasing out diesel drunks in favour of natural gas.
The 20-year Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) has been approved by Mayor Eric Garcetti of the City of Los Angeles, and Mayor Robert Garcia of the City of Long Beach, and will serve as “high level guidance” for continued emission reduction activities. Collaboration is expected from industry stakeholders, regulatory agencies, local communities, and environmental groups.
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The aim is for a zero-emissions goods movement future – with ultimate goals of zero emissions for cargo handling equipment by 2030, and zero emissions for on-road drayage trucks serving the ports by 2035. In the declaration, the mayors committed to continuing to focus on advancing clean technologies to reduce emissions and combat climate change.
The plan should include expansion of at-berth emission reductions; a pilot project to test zero-emission drayage trucks; establishment of a CAAP Implementation Stakeholder Advisory Group that would discuss and report on progress; development of a Green Ports Collaborative to advance similar goals with other climate mayors along the West Coast and throughout the nation; and, a joint effort to secure funding to support necessary equipment purchases and infrastructure development.
“The Ports recognise that finding the balance between our environmental and economic goals will be critical to our ongoing success and long-term sustainability,” the announcement read.
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