california air pollution officers association september 20, 2007

California Air Pollution Officers Association

September 20, 2007 James C. Hankla

Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners

“Building Bridges to Healthier, Greener

Communities”

Challenges at the Port

Air pollution from ships, trucks, trains and other equipment threatens public health.

This air quality crisis threatens trade and commerce that support hundreds of thousands of jobs.

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2005

2010

2020

Inbound Outbound

36.1 mil TEUs (Est.)

16.4 mil TEUs (Est.)

14.2 mil TEUs (Actual)

Estimates are based on forecasted consumer demand

POLB/POLA Cargo Forecast

Roadway upgrades

Terminal improvements

Bridge replacement

More on-dock rail yards

Infrastructure Challenges

Our Biggest Challenge

“It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green” -- Kermit the Frog

Protect the community from harmful port impacts

Use best available technology

Promote sustainability

Distinguish the Port as environmental leader

Engage the community

Green Port Policy

Green Flag ship incentives

Green Port leases “K” Line/ITS Matson/SSA

Clean diesel locomotives

Yard tractor retrofit

Green Port Projects

Clean Air Action Plan

Ships

Locomotives

Yard equipment

Trucks

Harbor craft

CAAP Projects

Clean Trucks Program Truck fleet retrofit,

replacement

Shore-side electricity

Yard equipment modernization

Alternative technology

Making a Great Port Even Better

“I am green, and it'll do fine.It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be.”

-- Kermit the Frog

Thank You