Port of LA Completes Massive Rail Expansion Project

Port of LA Completes Massive Rail Expansion Project

The Port of Los Angeles has finished a massive project to expand rail capacity at Pier 400, a move that’s expected to enhance cargo movement, road safety and air emission reduction efforts, the POLA said July 10. The project expands rail capacity for terminal operators across the port while curbs an estimated 1,200 truck trips daily by 2040, according to the port. “This $73 million rail project will increase cargo efficiency while reducing emissions, a cornerstone of the port’s blueprint for sustainable growth,” POLA Executive Director Gene Seroka said. “Advancing capital improvement initiatives like this are key to ensuring the…
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APM Terminals Upgrades Pier 400 Los Angeles Terminal Fleet

APM Terminals Upgrades Pier 400 Los Angeles Terminal Fleet

A newly upgraded electric vehicle fleet is now operating at Pier 400 within the Port of Los Angeles, APM Terminals announced Feb. 27. The terminal operator spent close to $1 million to transition 28 vehicles with combustion engines to new, all electric Volkswagen ID.4s. Pier 400 also put in a Level-3 dual-port DC fast charge station and four Level-2 dual port charging stations to help support the electric fleet, APM Terminals said. The company also said that it plans to add four more Level-2 dual-port charging stations that the public would be able to access. “Pier 400 is taking proactive…
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