Tag: Port of Long Beach

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

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

September 11, 2025 |

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 […]

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Port of Long Beach reduces emissions 85% thanks to R99

Port of Long Beach reduces emissions 85% thanks to R99

April 9, 2025 |

In California, Metro Ports says a significant environmental milestone in their voluntary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A new review of their 2023-2024 emissions data confirms that its transition to renewable diesel (R99) has led to an 85% reduction in carbon emissions from Metro’s Port of Long Beach operations. By switching from conventional diesel to […]

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Port of Long Beach prepares for clean marine fuels future

Port of Long Beach prepares for clean marine fuels future

January 1, 2025 |

The Port of Long Beach, a critical hub handling 20% of U.S. containerized trade, is positioning itself as a key player in the shift to clean marine fuels, a move critical to decarbonizing an industry responsible for 3% of global greenhouse-gas emissions. A December 2024 white paper outlines the port’s current initiatives and highlights the […]

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