b'MARCH 2024PACIFIC COAST PORTS 31SSA Marine introduces zero-emissions cargo handling equipment at Port of San DiegoInMarch,SSAMarineandthe Wiggins YardeBull announced that it has put intoistheindustrysfirstcom-service the first of six piecesmercializedlargecapacity, of zero-emissions cargo han- zero-emissions forklift manu-dling equipment that the com- factured in the United States.pany will introduce at the PortSSA Marine is proud to of San Diegos Tenth Avenuepartner with the Port of San Marine Terminal over the nextDiegotodemonstratethe 12to18months,whilethepotentialofzero-emissions Port of San Diego has com- equipmentinamarineter-pletedtheinitialinstallationminalenvironmentandto of the electrical infrastructurefurtherunderstandwhatthe needed to support the opera- long-termbenefitscould tion of this equipment. looklike,saidBillFitz,DP World Fairview Container TerminalThefirstpieceofzero- SeniorVicePresidentof emissionsequipmentthatSSAMarinesconventional(PROJECTScontinued from page 28) year.DraxsWestviewWoodPelletTermi-SSAMarineisputtingintodivision.ThePortofSanlast year. Intermodal traffic is up only slightlynal shipped 1.3 million tonnes to markets in operationattheterminalisDiegosproactiveapproachin the beginning of 2024. Europe and Asia.a55,000-poundcapacitytoelectricinfrastructureCOVIDanditsaftermathofinflationTrigon Pacific Terminals also saw a strong WigginsYardeBullbatterydevelopmenthasbeencriti- andhighinterestrateshasdampenedCana- year, moving 8.8 million tons of dry bulk prod-electricforklift.Thislarge- cal to the success of this pro- dian discretionary spending more than in theuct through its terminal, including 5.4 million capacityvehicleisoneofgram, and we look forward toUS, which has a higher rate of per capita GDPtons of metallurgical coal. Shipments of that thelargestzero-emissionscontinuingtoworktogethergrowth.OurslowingCanadianeconomyisproduct saw a 51% jump over 2022.heavy-duty forklifts in opera- totransitioningadditionaltaming inflation, and interest rates may comeAstrongerharvestyearcontributedto tion in the United States andpiecesofzero-emissionsdown in the summer. Prince Rupert Grain shipping nearly 3.6 mil-can lift up to 25 metric tons.cargo handling equipment inThe above context notwithstanding, PrinceliontonsofwesternCanadianagricultural NamedTheCarrillo,thethe years ahead. Ruperts port management points to significantproducts, an 11 percent rise year-over-year.electricforkliftrecognizesSSA Marine is the kindmilestones being reached in 2023 that support the accomplishments of SSAof partner we like doing busi- the evolution of the Pacific gateway to becomes trateGiCP rojeCtsMarine Regional Vice Presi- ness with. We share a com- more competitive, resilient, and sustainable inMeanwhile, the Port of Prince Rupert has dentandSanDiegoCountymitment to improving publicthe near and long-term. moved ahead on important strategic projects nativeJoeCarrillowhohealth and quality of life onand partnerships. facilitatedthearrivaloftheand around our marine termi- s trenGtheninGC omPetitivea dvantaGe Construction was started in 2023 on the firstlarge-capacityelectricnals,saidChairmanFrankThe Port of Prince Rupert is at a criti- $750-millionRidleyIslandExportLogistics forkliftfleetinthecountry,Urtasun,PortofSanDiegocal juncture, and we are focused on activelyProject, an innovative large-scale facility that including26WigginsYardBoardofPortCommission- expandingtheservices,capacity,andcapa- will provide rail-to-container transloading of eBull electric forklifts at SSAers. SSA Marine and manybilitiesrequiredtostrengthenourcompeti- multiple export products. RayMont Logistics Marine terminals at the PortotherPorttenantsarehelp- tive advantage that trade partners and industrywill develop and operate the sites transload of West Sacramento and theing to deliver on our promisehave come to rely on and grow our gateway,facilities that will provide a total capacity of Port of Stockton. to support efficient, modern,saidShaunStevenson,PresidentandCEO,400,000 TEUs annually and is to commence SSAMarine,oneoftheandsustainablemaritimePrince Rupert Port Authority. operations in Q3 2026. worldslargestindependentoperations. The2023resultsunderscoretheimpor- The Ridley Energy Export Facility, a joint marineterminaloperators,The purchase of this equip- tance of the projects already underway to developventure between AltaGas and Vopak, executed isaleaderinthetestingment was partially funded bylarge-scale transloading infrastructure and builda long-term lease on a 190-acre site adminis-anddeploymentoflowandthe state of Californias Cleannew energy export facilities. These developmentstered by the Prince Rupert Port Authority.The zero-emissionstechnolo- Off-Road Equipment (CORE)will open a new chapter in intermodal trade at theproposed terminal will develop infrastructure giesatmarineterminals,voucher program. Port and anchor Canadas role in global energythat can provide over 7 million tons of capacity security for decades to come. for a variety of liquid bulk cargoes, including DP World Prince Ruperts Fairview Con- lower-carbon energy sources such as propane, tainer Terminal saw a 32% decrease in vol- butane, and methanol.Early works began on umes in 2023. This large drop was attributed tothe bulk liquid storage and export facility in a broader decline in North American intermo- Q42023,withaFinalInvestmentDecision dal imports and strong competition on Trans- anticipated in Q2 2024.pacifictraderoutes.TerminalperformanceMeanwhile, operational today is the Fair-was also impacted by the longshore strike thatview-RidleyConnectorCorridoracritical halted operations at British Columbia for 13component of the ports intermodal ecosystem. days in Q3. Several years in the making, the five-kilometre On the positive side, demand for westernstretchofroadhasbeendrawingcontainers Canadian energy products was strong in 2023,headed to the DP World Prince Rupert Fair-with AltaGas Ridley Island Propane Exportview Container Terminal away from the cen-Terminalshippingnearly2milliontons,atral core and downtown city streets. It reduces 13%increaseover2022.Pembinas Watsonthe trans-loading haul distance to the terminal IslandLPGBulkTerminalentereditsthirdfrom20kilometers(12miles)downtofive year of operations, handling close to 494,000kilometres(3miles)forthemorethan200 tonnes,aneightpercentdecreaseyear-over- trucks transporting containers to the site daily. Weve got you covered!With Lynden you can choose the modeair, land, or seathat best fits your schedule and budget.1-888-596-3361 | www.lynden.com'