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MCLI Recommendation: “Ports can differentiate port charges or fees based on GHG emissions of particular ships.”

LPDD Recommendation: “Ports can reduce ground transportation emissions.”

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Resource US Ports

Green Marine

Green Marine is North America’s largest voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry. Participants are shipowners, ports, terminals, Seaway corporations and shipyards. To re...
Example US Ports

Port of Vancouver EcoAction Program

Under the Port of Vancouver EcoAction Program, vessels that have a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rating of A, B or C are given harbour due rate discounts of up to 47%.
Resource US Ports

Report, Reducing Shipping Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The International Transport Forum’s 2018 report, Reducing Shipping Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Lessons From Port-Based Incentives, reviews port-based incentive schemes to reduce shipping emissions, such...
Example US Ports

Port of Los Angeles Voluntary Speed Reduction Program

The port of Los Angeles introduced voluntary speed reduction programs with the objective of reducing conventional air pollutants near the port. The program applies two different tiers of speed reducti...
Resource US Ports

EPA National Port Strategy Assessment

EPA’s 2016 National Port Strategy Assessment assesses emissions reduction strategies, including from drayage trucks, fuel change strategies, shore power strategies, advanced marine emission control sy...
Example States and State Governments

California’s “At Berth” Regulation for Ports

In August 2020, the California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to reduce pollution from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. The rule builds on CARB’s...
Example US Ports

Port of San Diego Vessel Speed Reduction Program

The Vessel Speed Reduction Program is a voluntary program asking cargo vessel operators entering or leaving San Diego Bay to observe a 12-knot speed limit. For cruise ships, a 15-knot limit is request...
Resource US Ports

IMO Study of emission control and energy efficiency measures for ships in the port area

The IMO’s 2015 study was undertaken to investigate existing control measures to reduce emissions from ships in ports and identify possible future innovative measures to address such emissions.
Resource US Ports

EDF’s Clean Air Guide for Ports and Terminals

EDF’s Clean Air Guide for Ports and Terminals surveys best practices to reduce emissions from freight transportation activities.
Example US Ports

Port of Virginia Electrification

Virginia’s governor announced a plan to make all 160 yard tractors operating at the Port of Virginia’s six port facilities go electric. The Port of Virginia will use $14 million in VW Trust funds and ...
Example US Ports

Port of Los Angeles Clean Truck Program

In 2008, the Port of Los Angeles banned pre-1989 trucks followed by a progressive ban on all trucks that did not meet 2007 emission standards by 2012. In 2018, only model year 2014 or newer were allow...