Air quality at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles made notable strides in 2023, as outlined in new emissions reports from both ports.
According to the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), the reports showcase remarkable progress in reducing air pollution and GHG emissions throughout Southern California.
The San Pedro Bay Ports, which include Long Beach and Los Angeles, have seen their most significant reductions yet compared to 2005, the baseline year for tracking emissions.
The ports have surpassed the targets set by their Clean Air Action Plan, achieving:
- A 91 per cent drop in diesel particulate matter (DPM)
- A 72 per cent reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx)
- A 98 per cent decrease in sulphur oxides (SOx)
- A 20 per cent cut in GHG emissions
“These 2023 reductions are the most significant we’ve ever seen at our ports,” commented Jacqueline Moore, Vice President of the PMSA.
“The improvements in air quality over the past two decades are a success story, thanks to the efforts and investments made by our members and our partners at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.”
Last month, the Port of Long Beach, and Shenzhen Port Group, along with multiple partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to decarbonise ocean trade.