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The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have agreed to provide more incentives for companies to encourage the use of cleaner ships and zero-emission trucks.

According to an August 13 release, the ports will increase financial incentives offered to ocean carriers that send their lowest-emitting vessels into Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as for trucking companies and drivers hauling containers that use zero-emission vehicles. The ports will also invest $20 million toward regional charging infrastructure for electric drayage trucks, and provide yearly reporting on their progress toward lowering emissions. 

“Reducing pollution from the port is not only keeping our port adjacent communities safe, but also helps the Los Angeles region achieve its ambitious climate goals,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “In partnership with the Port of Long Beach, this updated agreement is another bold, historic step toward putting sustainability at the forefront of everything we do at the Port of Los Angeles.”

The deal will act as an addendum to an existing cooperative agreement between Los Angeles and Long Beach’s ports, which already requires them to develop long-term plans for cutting emissions from ships, trucks, trains and cargo-handling equipment. 

In a separate announcement, the Los Angeles Harbor Commission approved $66.5 million in construction contracts for the Port of Los Angeles for new permanent parking and expanded road infrastructure along the LA Waterfront. The upgrades will be made in preparation of the 2028 Olympic Games, and will include a new 17.4-acre parking area, as well an additional public restroom, a trolley stop and pedestrian walkways.