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Port of Long Beach deploys new hydrogen-, electric-powered cargo handling equipment

This move helps the port's goal in becoming what is said to be the world’s first zero-emissions seaport.

October 3, 2019

The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., implemented new hydrogen- and electric-powered cargo handling equipment at two shipping terminals.

GSC Logistics to test more electric big rigs at Port of Oakland

The rigs would both have twin 241-horse power battery-driven motors.

July 19, 2019

GSC Logistics, Oakland, Calif., announced plans to acquire two more electric big rigs to discover if zero-emission tractors can haul cargo containers over highways.

Study: Diesel remains technology of choice in commercial trucking

More than one-third of all the largest heavy-duty trucks in operation use the newest generation of near-zero emissions clean diesel technology.

May 22, 2019

The future of diesel technologies in freight transportation is bright, even as new fuels and technologies enter the marketplace, thanks to diesel’s improving efficiency, even lower emissions, advanced biofuel capabilities and unique combination of value for moving freight, according to the Diesel Technology Forum, Frederick, Md.

VaCom Technologies partners with frozen food processor to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

VaCom developed a turnkey FPIP grant application on behalf of the large frozen food company.

May 1, 2019

VaCom Technologies, La Verne, Calif., partnered with a large frozen food processor to win the $1.5 million California Energy Commission’s Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) grant.

Port of Long Beach receives zero-emissions equipment grant

The demonstration will include three cargo-moving vehicles known as “top handlers” with never-before-tested battery-electric systems.

July 10, 2018

The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., will use a $5.3 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Sacramento, Calif., to deploy hydrogen- and electric-powered cargo handling equipment at two shipping terminals.

Port of Long Beach to build infrastructure for zero-emissions cargo handling equipment

The PAVE Project will design and build charging outlets for almost 40 pieces of electrical terminal equipment at TTI.

June 22, 2018

The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., is moving ahead with a $16.8 million project to build infrastructure to support electric-powered, zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.

Port of Long Beach launches pilot for zero-emissions cranes, cargo handling equipment

The project will bring 25 vehicles that are zero- or near zero-emissions to Port of Long Beach marine terminals for one year to test their performance in a real-world setting.

April 5, 2018

The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif.; Southern California Edison (SCE), a Rosemead, Calif.-based subsidiary of Edison International; and the California Energy Commission, Sacramento, Calif.; launched what is said to be the nation’s largest pilot project for zero-emissions cranes and other cargo handling equipment for seaports.

Loblaw unveils first fully electric Class 8 truck for zero-carbon deliveries

As part of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint 30% by 2030, Loblaw has committed to reduce the intensity of transportation emissions to 0.087 gCO2 e/t-km.

November 8, 2017

Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Canada, unveiled a 53-foot, fully electric Class 8 truck, capable of making commercial grocery deliveries with zero-carbon emissions.

San Pedro Bay Ports approve new clean air strategies

The document provides high-level guidance for accelerating progress toward a zero-emission future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy.

November 3, 2017

The governing boards of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach approved the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) update, ushering in a new era of aggressive clean air strategies for moving cargo through what is said to be the nation’s busiest container port complex.

Challenge Dairy Products Refrigeration Truck

Challenge Dairy delivers products in solar-powered transport refrigeration unit

This new technology utilizes the power of the sun to cool moderate refrigerated items such as dairy and produce during transport.

October 17, 2017

Challenge Dairy Products Inc., a Dublin, Calif.-based dairy foodservice producer, is said to be the first to deliver products via a solar-powered, zero-emissions, commercial-use transport refrigeration unit (TRU), powered by Rayfrigeration, Dublin, Calif.

The International Production & Processing Expo is the world's largest annual poultry and egg, meat and animal food industry event of its kind. A wide range of domestic and international decision-makers attend this annual event to find solutions for their business, network with industry colleagues and learn about the latest technological developments and issues facing the industry.

AFFI-CON is the premier business event for frozen food and beverage makers, industry suppliers and logistical partners. It brings together over 500 companies and 1,500+ attendees in a single location, allowing them to meet one-on-one to discuss current and future business opportunities. The focus of this event is networking and getting business done. The average attendee will have 40+ private business meetings that will lay the foundation for their year. If you operate in the frozen food supply chain, AFFI-CON is business imperative!

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