Port of Long Beach commits $102 million to zero-emission upgrades

In California, the Port of Long Beach announced a $102 million investment to accelerate its transition to zero-emission cargo operations, focusing on new equipment, cleaner marine engines, and infrastructure design at two major terminals. The funding is part of the port’s SWIFT initiative, supported by the California State Transportation Agency through its Port and Freight Infrastructure Program.

The bulk of the funds, totaling $93.4 million, will support the purchase of 65 manually operated zero-emission cargo-handling units and associated charging systems, as well as the replacement of 37 harbor craft engines with cleaner or zero-emission models. Another $8.3 million will go toward designing zero-emissions infrastructure at SSA Terminals at Pier A and Pacific Container Terminal at Pier J. Grant recipients must match at least 20 percent of project costs under a passthrough agreement approved by the Long Beach Harbor Commission.

Port CEO Mario Cordero credited state leadership for enabling continued progress toward a zero-carbon future. Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna said the investments balance economic productivity with environmental goals by equipping port tenants with the tools to cut emissions while maintaining freight efficiency at the nation’s busiest port complex.

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