The Port of Long Beach’s actions to lead the goods movement industry in air quality improvement and overall sustainability were in full view Saturday at the second-annual Green Port Fair, a community celebration of the city’s seaport as a global force in the fight against climate change.
GREEN PORT STAGE
The free event provided an opportunity for the public to see firsthand what the Port has done to cut pollution from port-related operations, improve water quality in the harbor and protect marine wildlife as Long Beach works to become the world’s first zero-emissions port, all while being a key driver of the Southern California economy. The well attended event was held at Harry Bridges Memorial Park near the Queen Mary.
LONG BEACH POLY JROTC COLOR GUARD
“We are improving air quality and reducing health risks with innovative technologies and forward-thinking policies that in some cases became statewide requirements for all ports,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “We started with our cutting-edge Green Port Policy in 2005 – a promise to our community to operate more cleanly that has grown into a commitment to eliminate emissions from all of our mobile sources and an example for seaports everywhere to follow.”
HARBOR TOURS AT GREEN PORT FAIR
“It’s important to spread awareness about how the Port has worked with industry, community and labor partners to realize the most dramatic and substantial environmental progress ever seen in the goods movement industry,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Bobby Olvera Jr. “We are proud to tell our story of creating and supporting well-paying jobs for residents while we improve the environment at the same time.”
WIND TURBINE INFLATABLE
Visitors saw examples of the high-tech equipment being deployed in the harbor as the Port advances toward goals of a zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment fleet by 2030 and zero-emissions trucks by 2035, while engineers explained how a signature infrastructure project, the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, will speed containers to destinations with fewer local environmental impacts. New this year was a display showcasing the future Pier Wind, an ambitious facility to support the assembling of the offshore wind turbines that will help power California’s – and the nation’s – clean energy future.
FIREBOAT DEMONSTRATION
The family-friendly event also included an Aquarium of the Pacific touch tank, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescue and safety demonstration, and performances from local dance groups and 80s and 90s cover band Knyght Ryder, as well as Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band.
Source: Port of Long Beach