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Report evaluates technology, incorporates stakeholder feedback The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final feasibility assessment evaluating the current state and overall viability of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell cargo-handling equipment technologies that will help the ports reduce air pollution and advance progress toward the ambitious zero-emissions goals established in the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). The final feasibility assessment is available here.The ports released a draft assessment in October 2025 for public review and comment, building on previous assessments from 2018 and 2021. Following the CAAP framework for feasibility assessments, the new report evaluates the feasibility of cleaner cargo-handling equipment as of 2024 across five key areas: technical viability, commercial availability, operational feasibility, economic workability and infrastructure readiness. The report highlights that zero-emission cargo handling equipment technologies are continuing to advance, while further work is needed to address cost, infrastructure and operational challenges before widespread deployment.The ports are committed to developing feasibility assessments every three years for terminal equipment and drayage trucks, creating a clear roadmap toward meeting CAAP zero-emissions goals.Through the Technology Advancement Program, the ports have made significant investments and partnered with industry manufacturers to accelerate clean technology adoption. Since 2007, the ports and their partners have invested more than $431 million to support the commercialization of cleaner, more efficient technologies.
- Ports, South Coast AQMD to Hold Community Meeting on Cooperative Agreement Wednesday, Jan. 28 January 14, 2026
South Coast AQMD and the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are hosting an in-person meeting Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss potential new measures to complement the Cooperative Agreement that recently went into effect. The Cooperative Agreement is an enforceable contract that focuses on planning and implementation of zero-emission port infrastructure. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum for interactive discussions of potential additional measures that will facilitate near- and long-term emission reductions in port emissions.
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 at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. The meeting will include information on the ports’ 2024 emissions inventories, as well as a status update on the clean truck program, technology advancements and grants.The meeting will be held at Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water St., Wilmington, CA 90744. Proceedings will be livestreamed here, passcode: 326356. 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 90% for diesel particulate matter, 70% 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.
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.