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Study evaluates zero-emissions technology, incorporates stakeholder feedback The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final report on the current state and overall feasibility of using cleaner drayage truck technologies to help reduce air pollution in the San Pedro Bay ports complex and reach the ambitious zero-emissions (ZE) goals adopted in the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update.The Final 2024 Class 8 Drayage Truck Feasibility Assessment Report focuses on battery electric and fuel cell electric trucks. It can be downloaded from the CAAP website, here.The ports released a draft assessment in June 2025 for public review and comment. Previous assessments were conducted in 2018 and 2021. Following the CAAP framework for feasibility assessments, the 2024 report evaluates the feasibility of Class 8 ZE drayage trucks across five key areas: technical, commercial, operational, economic and infrastructure viability. The 2024 report shows a continued increase in the feasibility of ZE trucks compared to the previous assessments, a trend also reflected in the more than 600 ZE vehicles currently in operation throughout the San Pedro Bay port complex.The 2017 CAAP Update established goals of ZE trucks by 2035 and ZE terminal equipment by 2030. As part of this strategy, the ports committed to developing periodic feasibility assessments for drayage trucks and terminal equipment to inform the ports’ approach to meeting those goals. To support the transition to a ZE drayage truck fleet, the ports implemented the Clean Truck Fund Rate, collecting $10 per twenty-foot equivalent unit from diesel trucks calling at the ports beginning in April 2022. A portion of the funding is allocated through CALSTART to help incentivize the purchase of ZE drayage trucks. The ports have also allocated funding to other programs, including partnering with state and local agencies, such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, and California Air Resources Board, to leverage additional funding for ZE freight movement and accelerate regional deployment of ZE trucks and the necessary associated regional infrastructure using these funds.
- San Pedro Bay Ports Seek Comment on Technology Study October 10, 2025
Public may comment on cargo handling equipment assessment through Nov. 21 The public is invited to comment on a draft assessment of new cargo-handling equipment technology that will help the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles reduce air pollution and reach the ambitious zero-emissions goals set by the Clean Air Action Plan.The draft 2024 feasibility assessment, posted here, examines the current state of technology, operational characteristics, economic considerations, infrastructure availability and commercial readiness relating to cleaner cargo-handling equipment.Comments will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 21, and can be emailed to [email protected] ports have committed to developing feasibility assessments every three years for terminal equipment and drayage trucks to determine a path toward meeting CAAP zero-emissions goals.To help achieve the scale of technology required for its CAAP goals, the ports have made significant investments and engaged industry manufacturers through the Technology Advancement Program. Since 2007, the ports and their partners have invested more than $431 million to support the commercialization of clean technologies.
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports partnering for zero-emissions future The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 5. The meeting will include the status of oceangoing vessel initiatives, the Clean Truck Program and technology feasibility assessments.The meeting will be held at Long Beach City Hall, Bob Foster Civic Chambers, 411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90802. Proceedings will be livestreamed – participation is in-person only. Join the meeting at this link or call in at 408-418-9388 and enter access code 249 149 10883. Prior meeting presentations and minutes can be found here.Limited parking with validation will be available in the Superior Court of California parking garage at 101 Magnolia Ave. Click for a map of nearby parking facilities.Updated in 2017, the CAAP is a comprehensive strategy for accelerating progress toward a zero-emissions future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy. Since 2005, port-related air pollution emissions for both ports combined have dropped 91% for diesel particulate matter, 72% for nitrogen oxides, and 98% for sulfur oxides. Targets for reducing greenhouse gases from port-related sources were introduced as part of the 2017 CAAP. The document calls for the ports to reduce GHGs 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. The Clean Air Action Plan was originally approved in 2006. View the latest emissions inventories for the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles.The ports will take public comments at the advisory meeting to receive input on CAAP implementation. The agenda will be posted on the CAAP website prior to the meeting.
Public may submit feedback through July 17 on effort to cut emissions The public is invited to comment on a draft 2024 feasibility assessment of cleaner drayage truck technologies needed to help the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reduce air pollution and reach the ambitious zero-emissions goals adopted in the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update.Previous assessments were conducted in 2018 and 2021. The studies examine the current state of technology, operational characteristics, economic considerations, infrastructure availability and commercial readiness related to zero-emissions drayage trucks. The draft 2024 feasibility assessment is available on the CAAP website, posted here. Comments on the 2024 draft feasibility assessment for drayage trucks will be accepted through July 17 and can be emailed to [email protected]. The 2017 CAAP established goals of zero-emissions trucks by 2035 and zero-emissions terminal equipment by 2030. As part of this strategy, the Ports committed to developing feasibility assessments every three years for drayage trucks and terminal equipment to inform the ports’ approach to meeting those goals. To support the transition to a zero-emissions drayage truck fleet, the Ports implemented the Clean Truck Fund Rate, collecting $10 per twenty-foot equivalent unit from diesel trucks calling at the ports. Collection began on April 1, 2022, and funding is made available through CALSTART to help incentivize the purchase of zero-emission drayage trucks. The Ports have also partnered with state and local agencies, such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, and California Air Resources Board to leverage additional funding for zero emission freight movement and accelerate regional deployment of zero-emission trucks and the necessary associated regional infrastructure using these funds.
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports partnering for zero-emissions future The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The meeting will include information on the Ports’ 2024 air quality achievements and 2025 priorities, as well as a status update on the truck and cargo handling equipment feasibility assessments.The meeting will be held at Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water St., Wilmington, CA 90744. Proceedings will be livestreamed here, passcode: 444604. Participation is in-person only. Minutes and presentations of prior meetings can be found here.Limited free parking is available at the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade parking lot next to Banning’s Landing Community Center. Updated in 2017, the CAAP is a comprehensive strategy for accelerating progress toward a zero-emissions future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy. Since 2005, port-related air pollution emissions in San Pedro Bay have dropped 91% for diesel particulate matter, 72% for nitrogen oxides, and 98% for sulfur oxides. Targets for reducing greenhouse gases from port-related sources were introduced as part of the 2017 CAAP. The document calls for the ports to reduce GHGs 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. The Clean Air Action Plan was originally approved in 2006. View the latest emissions inventories for the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles.The ports will take public comments in-person at the advisory meeting to receive input on CAAP implementation. The agenda will be posted on the CAAP website prior to the meeting.
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. The meeting will include updates on the 2023 emissions inventory, the Technology Advancement Program and grants, and the status of technology feasibility assessments. The meeting will be held at Long Beach City Hall, Bob Foster Civic Chambers, 411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90802. Proceedings will be livestreamed – participation is in-person only. Click here to join the meeting or call in at 408-418-9388 and enter access code 249 830 40786. Minutes and presentations of prior meetings can be found here. Limited parking with validation will be available in the Long Beach Civic Center parking garage at 332 W. Broadway and Superior Court of California parking garage at 101 Magnolia Ave. Click here for a map of nearby parking facilities. Updated in 2017, the CAAP is a comprehensive strategy for accelerating progress toward a zero-emissions future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy. Since 2005, port-related air pollution emissions for both ports combined have dropped 91% for diesel particulate matter, 72% for nitrogen oxides, and 98% for sulfur oxides. Targets for reducing greenhouse gases from port-related sources were introduced as part of the 2017 CAAP. The document calls for the ports to reduce GHGs 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. The Clean Air Action Plan was originally approved in 2006. View the latest emissions inventories for the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles. The ports will take public comments at the advisory meeting to receive input on CAAP implementation. The agenda will be posted on the CAAP website prior to the meeting. For more information, visit cleanairactionplan.org.
Long Beach, Los Angeles ports partnering for zero-emissions future The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 30. The meeting will include updates on green shipping corridors, the ports’ Clean Truck Programs, and feasibility assessments for cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks.The meeting will be held in the Port of Los Angeles Board Room at the Harbor Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes St. in San Pedro. Participation is in-person only; a virtual meeting link (live only) is available for online observers. No registration required. Minutes and presentations of prior meetings can be found here.Limited street and lot parking is available. For validated lot parking, the Liberty Hill Plaza parking lot is across the street from the Harbor Administration Building.Updated in 2017, the CAAP is a comprehensive strategy for accelerating progress toward a zero-emissions future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy. Since 2005, port-related air pollution emissions in San Pedro Bay have dropped 90% for diesel particulate matter, 63% for nitrogen oxides, and 97% for sulfur oxides. Targets for reducing greenhouse gases from port-related sources were introduced as part of the 2017 CAAP. The document calls for the ports to reduce GHGs 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. The Clean Air Action Plan was originally approved in 2006.The ports will take public comments at the advisory meeting to receive input on CAAP implementation. The agenda will be posted on the CAAP website prior to the meeting.
Southern California Association of Governments recognizes innovative Clean Truck Fund for helping to promote cleaner air at port complex The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have received a top honor from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the ports’ unprecedented Clean Truck Fund (CTF) initiative. The program helps fund and incentivize the changeover to cleaner trucks serving the San Pedro Bay port complex, and is part of the ports’ broader efforts to achieve zero-emissions drayage trucking by 2035. “The communities of Southern California deserve the cleanest fleet of drayage trucks in the world, and the San Pedro Bay ports are committed to that goal,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Bobby Olvera Jr. “We thank the Southern California Association of Governments for recognizing the ports’ noteworthy efforts to transition to zero-emissions trucks.”“The Clean Truck Fund allows the ports to move forward aggressively to decarbonize goods movement, by financially supporting the purchase of cleaner trucks and creation of the supporting infrastructure,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “As we bring clean air benefits throughout the region, we’re grateful for this honor from SCAG.”“The creation of the Clean Truck Fund was a bold, necessary step in our efforts to curb truck-related greenhouse gases and nitrogen oxide emissions at our ports,” said Los Angeles Harbor Commission President Lucille Roybal-Allard. “It’s an honor to be recognized for our efforts around this industry-leading program that promotes cleaner air and more sustainable goods movement.” “We appreciate the recognition of our efforts to incentivize zero-emission truck manufacturing, as well as support trucking companies’ transition from diesel to cleaner technologies,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “Together with private industry, we are working to help make these future trucks commercially available and affordable.” Created to help accelerate the development of zero-emission (ZE) technology, the CTF collects a rate of $10 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) on loaded import and export cargo containers hauled by drayage trucks as they enter or leave container terminals. Rate collection began in April 2022.Through its first 24 months at the two ports, the CTF collected a total of $153.7 million, funds which are being allocated to support incentives for purchase of ZE drayage trucks and related charging infrastructure.The CTF program builds on the ports’ original Clean Truck Program approved in 2008, which mandated the phase-out of older, more polluting trucks serving the San Pedro Bay port complex. Since that time, air pollution from trucks at the complex is down more than 90%. Today, the vast majority of 23,000+ trucks in the ports’ drayage truck registry are diesel-fueled, which the CTF aims to change through the transition to ZE trucks that eliminate emissions at the tailpipe.The 2024 SCAG Sustainability Awards recognize projects, plans, programs that use innovative planning to improve the mobility, livability, prosperity and sustainability of the Southern California region. The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles garnered the award this year in the Clean Cities: Alternative Fuels and Infrastructure category.
Long Beach, Los Angeles seaports partnering for zero-emissions future The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, March 18. The meeting will include updates on 2023 accomplishments, priorities for this year, and the status of current and future grants.The meeting will be held at Long Beach City Hall, Bob Foster Civic Chambers, 411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802. Proceedings will be livestreamed – participation is in-person only. Click here to join the meeting or call in at 408-418-9388 and enter access code 249 559 65254. Records of prior meetings can be found here.Limited parking with validation will be available in the Long Beach Civic Center parking garage at 332 W. Broadway. Click here for a map of nearby parking facilities.Updated in 2017, the CAAP is a cocmprehensive strategy for accelerating progress toward a zero-emissions future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy. Since 2005, port-related air pollution emissions in San Pedro Bay have dropped 90% for diesel particulate matter, 63% for nitrogen oxides, and 97% for sulfur oxides. Targets for reducing greenhouse gases from port-related sources were introduced as part of the 2017 CAAP. The document calls for the ports to reduce GHGs 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. The Clean Air Action Plan was originally approved in 2006.The ports will take public comments at the advisory meeting to receive input on CAAP implementation. The agenda will be posted on the CAAP website prior to the meeting. For more information, visit cleanairactionplan.org.
- Ports to Share Clean Air Action Plan Update Nov. 8 October 25, 2023
San Pedro Bay seaports partnering for zero-emissions future The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The meeting will include updates of the 2022 Emissions Inventories, Clean Truck Fund Rate implementation, zero-emission cargo handling equipment goals, and grant funding coordination with the ports and South Coast Air Quality Management District.The meeting will be held via virtually and is open to the public. To participate in the meeting, click here to register and receive instructions on participating via computer or phone. Minutes of prior meetings can be found here.The ports will take public comments at the stakeholder meeting to receive input on CAAP implementation. The agenda will be posted on the CAAP website prior to the meeting.