The SSA Marine has completed its fleet from 44 small and heavy -duty forklifts in Barth 55 in the port of Los Angeles from propane fuel to electric battery.
Bert 55 It is reported that the first SSA maritime terminals are reported to be fully transferred to zero -release equipment in their operations. Electric battery deployment in Bert 55 Includes 12 hystems for 10,000 pounds and 32 3,000 pounds.
SSA Marine estimates that this initiative reduces propane fuel consumption in the 55 dock. Each year 44000 gallonsAs well as reducing Tailpipe Co2 greenhouse gas emissions 264 tons of metric annuallyHuman
The project is the result of a three -year joint effort between SSA Marine, Port of Los AngelesAnd other key stakeholders.
“The achievement of this sustainability turning point in Barth 55 reinforces SSA Marine’s commitment to environmental responsibility, operational efficiency and innovation, not only in Breakbulk, but throughout our operation,” said Megan Winman, Vice President of Sustainability at SSA Marine.
“We are proud to work with the port of Los Angeles in this ambitious project and we are confident that Barth 55 will serve as a plan for future initiatives.”
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“SSA Marine has been a longtime tenant in the port of Los Angeles, and their work facilitates fruit entry from South America in our winter months for South California and the region.”
“Our goal for the port of Los Angeles is to be free of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and as a result, SSA Marine has completed that goal five years before the program, which we appreciate.”
This time last year, SSA Marine introduced Nicholas Gutier as the head of his container world.
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