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The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will implement a three-phase emissions reduction plan over the next decade under a cooperative agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), reports London's S&P Global.
The agreement requires the ports to develop charging and fuelling infrastructure and invest in zero- or near-zero-emission trucks, locomotives and cargo-handling equipment. AQMD will monitor progress through annual reports.
The phased approach replaces the agency's earlier Indirect Source Rule (ISR), which stakeholders said offered limited input from the transport sector. The new plan allows for flexibility and technological adaptation.
Venessa Delgado, chairwoman of AQMD's board, said the agreement marks a milestone in the region's commitment to cleaner air. The plan has been in development for more than a decade.
Industry leaders welcomed the agreement's realistic timelines. Robert Loya, chief executive of the Harbor Trucking Association, said the cooperative model avoids rigid regulation and supports cargo growth.
Mike Jacob, president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, said the transition to zero emissions is complex and costly. He noted the agreement allows room for technological failure before success.
The ports will tailor plans to each transport sector's capabilities and limitations. Penalties for non-compliance range from US$50,000 to $200,000, with funds directed to nearby community projects, AQMD said.
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