Going Green Timeline

Global containerized trade has nearly doubled in only 8 years and keeps growing. Vessel capacity has doubled, and U.S. ports continue to expend. Global containerized trade has nearly doubled in only 8 years and keeps growing.
global impact

Carriers voluntarily slow their ships within 20 and 40 nautical miles of San Pedro Bay ports to reduce vessel emissions.
global impact | state regulated | community impact | ports’ initiatives

NRDC and local groups win their appeal of the China Shipping terminal development case. The port of Los Angeles settles the lawsuit.
community impact

Facing criticism from regulators and the public, the Port of Long Beach rescinds approval of its own EIR and stops the Pier J South terminal redevelopment project.
community impact

California’s air regulatory agency adopts the first rules to reduce pollution from cargo handling equipment at state ports and intermodal rail yards.
state regulated

The Port of Long Beach adopts its Green Port Policy, a full-court-press approach for all Port divisions to work with industry and the community on reducing the impacts of Port operations.
ports’ initiatives

The Port of Los Angeles’ No Net Increase Task Force issues its report on reducing air emissions. It concludes 4 years of work by a committee of industry, community and government members.
ports’ initiatives

The California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) becomes law, setting a 2020 deadline for the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels.
state regulated

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach adopt their landmark Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) for cutting emissions from ships, trucks, trains, terminal equipment and harbor craft.
ports’ initiatives

California’s air regulatory agency adopts shore power rules requiring most ships calling at six major ports to turn off auxiliary engines and run on electricity at berth.
state regulated

California’s air regulatory agency adopts commercial harbor craft regulation to reduce emissions from fishing ships, tugs, and other workboats.
state regulated

The first CAAP Technology Advancement Program grants are awarded to projects testing pollution reduction systems for vessels, trucks, locomotives and terminal equipment.
ports’ initiatives

The Great Recession is in full swing, leading to abrupt drop in cargo volumes, higher unemployment, and loss of West Coast market share for the San Pedro Bay ports.
global impact

California’s air regulatory agency adopts low-sulfur fuel rules for ships ahead of a 2010 U.S. mandate and 2020 international requirements.
state regulated

Under the CAAP, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach launch the Clean Truck Program. The ports ban old, dirty diesel trucks and offer grants to buy cleaner models.
ports’ initiatives

Through the International Association of Ports and Harbors, ports around the globe issue guidance for assessing their carbon footprint and lowering their greenhouse gas emissions.
global impact

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach update CAAP. Changes include new 2014 and 2023 targets for reducing pollution and 2020 targets for reducing health risks.
ports’ initiatives

The European Union issues directive 2014/94/EU, setting rules and targets for deploying alternative fuel infrastructure for electric, natural gas, and hydrogen vehicles.
global impact

China amends its Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law to require ships to use fuels that meet national emission standards and terminals to install shore power infrastructure.
global impact

After collaborating with major stakeholders, California issues its Sustainable Freight Action Plan guiding agencies to coordinate spending and programs for freight transportation and energy.
state regulated

The ports reach their 2023 CAAP targets for cutting DPM, NOx and SOx from port-related sources 6 years early. DPM is down 87 %, SOx is down 97%, and NOx is down 58% since 2005.
ports’ initiatives

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach issue their second CAAP update. New targets include transitioning trucks and terminal equipment to near-zero and zero emissions technology.
ports’ initiatives

The U.S. imposes tariffs on China. The ensuing trade war squeezes consumers and businesses, creates long-term uncertainty for investment, and endangers U.S. jobs and the economy.
global impact

Labor unions renew protests against automation, putting workers and jobs at odds with green, energy-saving equipment that doesn’t require a workforce.
community impact