SCPA drives for cleaner air
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is driving for reduced port-related air emissions with a new clean truck certification programme.
The programme, which has been launched a result of the Navy Base terminal permit process, requires trucks serving the container terminals to have engines manufactured in 1994 or later.
Jim Newsome, president and CEO, SCPA, said: “The port is committed to operating in a way that is mindful of the environment and good for business.”
Based on engine year rather than truck model year, the certification is designed with maximum flexibility for the trucking industry.
During November, the SCPA will continue to offer an incentive of US$5,000 plus scrap value to trick owners who use this opportunity to upgrade their engines.
Over the past two years, the truck replacement incentive programme has been used in the Southeast, with 84 trucks replaced to date.
Together, the SCPA and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) have spent in excess of US$1m on promotion and implementation of the truck replacement programme.
SCPA will carry out on-terminal spot checks to confirm engine year.
Truck owners must enroll in the programme online by 1 January 2013.
For more information visit https://cleantruck.scspa.com/scspa/
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