Measures to reduce equipment emissions approved

This legislation is significant because it is the first time a terminal operator has been called upon in a Port of Oakland lease agreement to upgrade cargo handling equipment to significantly reduce emissions.

“This landmark lease agreement will bring the port closer to its goal of achieving zero emissions operations,” said Port executive director Danny Wan. “We have multiple projects underway that are modernising the seaport and building the Port of Oakland into a hub of zero emissions innovations.”

TraPac will retrofit three rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG), converting them from diesel fuel to hybrid-diesel fuel, reducing emissions from this equipment by a reported 95%. This transformation will take place by the end of 2024, subject to Trapac securing grant funding.

TraPac will also purchase four new hybrid RTGs by the end of 2024, which will similarly reduce emissions by 95%.

The Port of Oakland is providing a financial incentive for TraPac, reimbursing the operator up to 35%, or US$945,000 – whichever is less – for the cost of the RTG retrofits. TraPac alone will fund the new RTGs.