Unprecedented Improvements in Air Quality at Ports of LA, Long Beach

New Inventories Show Seaports Achieving Emissions Goals Ahead of Schedule

Contact: Natasha Villa, External Affairs Manager

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562-241-0433

LONG BEACH, CA – Significant air quality improvements at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles continued in 2023 as a result of maritime industry efforts, according to two new Emissions Inventories. Marine terminal and ocean carrier investments are continuing to help yield unprecedented improvements in air quality and reductions in greenhouse gasses in Southern California, according to the Port of Long Beach 2023 emissions inventory and the Port of Los Angeles 2023 emissions inventory.  

The San Pedro Bay Ports combined saw their most dramatic reductions ever in 2023 compared to the baseline year of 2005 and exceeded the ports’ Clean Air Action Plan goals:

·         - 91% for diesel particulate matter (DPM)

·         - 72% for nitrogen oxides (NOx)

·         - 98% for sulfur oxides (SOx)

·         - 20% for greenhouse gases (GHG) 

“These 2023 emission reductions are the most dramatic ever seen at our Ports,” stated Jacqueline Moore, Vice President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. “Our improvements in air quality over the past two decades are a real success story due to efforts and investments by PMSA members and our Port of LA and Long Beach partners.”

About the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA)

PMSA is an independent, not-for-profit association which represents owners and operators of marine terminals, ocean carriers, and vessels operating on the US West Coast.  PMSA maintains offices in Oakland, Long Beach, and Seattle.