COSCO Achieves Full Shore Power Compliance at Port of Oakland
COSCO Achieves Full Shore Power Compliance at Port of Oakland
COSCO SHIPPING North America has reached one of the most significant milestones in emissions reduction across U.S. port operations. According to the company's 2024 Sustainability Report, 100% shore power connectivity has been achieved for all eligible vessel calls at Port of Oakland. Meanwhile, shore power connection rates at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have risen to 96.5%, representing substantial progress compared to the prior year.
Shore power (cold ironing) enables vessels to draw electricity from onshore facilities while docked instead of operating diesel auxiliary engines. This practice significantly reduces NOx, SOx, and particulate matter emissions, particularly benefiting residential areas surrounding ports. COSCO's full compliance at Oakland is regarded as a benchmark implementation for environmental regulatory adherence at U.S. West Coast ports.
Los Angeles–Long Beach Performance
COSCO has achieved high compliance levels at the Los Angeles–Long Beach port complex, the nation's busiest container gateway. Shore power connection rates have increased from just over 90% in 2023 to 96.5% in 2024. This improvement represents significant progress within California's increasingly stringent port emissions rules framework.
Terminal-level shore power adoption is also accelerating rapidly. At Pier J (Long Beach) specifically, shore power consumption reached approximately 7.9 million kilowatt-hours throughout 2024. This figure demonstrates that shore power is transitioning from an exceptional practice to a standard operational practice.
Electric Drayage Trucks Coming Online
COSCO's decarbonization strategy extends beyond vessel operations. The company is progressively expanding its use of electric drayage trucks. As of 2024, electric drayage trucks handle 5% of COSCO's total container movements in the United States.
This progress has been enabled through partnerships with CARB-certified truck providers and participation in the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach Clean Truck Program. COSCO aims to double its electric drayage usage rate during 2025. This target is critical for reducing land-based emissions around port facilities.
Speed Limits and Fuel Compliance
Vessel speed reduction (VSR) initiatives form another pillar of the company's emissions reduction program. COSCO maintains 100% compliance within the 20 nautical mile zone around Long Beach port and over 99% compliance in the 40 mile zone. Reduced transit speeds lower both fuel consumption and provide positive impacts for marine life protection.
Regarding fuel, COSCO reported 100% compliance with low-sulfur marine fuel regulations. The U.S. Coast Guard issued no violation notices against the company throughout 2024. This result demonstrates that COSCO has operationally internalized fuel regulations across its North American port operations.
Energy Efficiency in Warehouses and Facilities
COSCO's sustainability initiatives extend beyond port operations. Comprehensive improvements are underway in warehouse and facility operations throughout the United States. The company is deploying:
LED lighting,
energy-efficient HVAC systems,
electric forklifts,
solar panels,
EV charging stations
As a result of these investments, energy intensity in office buildings has been reduced by more than 12%, and water usage has declined by more than 34%.
2026 Priorities
Looking ahead to 2026, COSCO SHIPPING North America plans to further expand its sustainability agenda. Company priorities include:
Increasing electric drayage usage,
Expanding deployment of real-time supply chain visibility tools,
Strengthening cross-border logistics on the U.S.–Mexico–Canada corridor
These initiatives demonstrate COSCO's integrated approach to environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
Overall Assessment
COSCO's achievement of 100% shore power compliance at Oakland clearly demonstrates the stage the port decarbonisation process has reached in U.S. ports. A holistic approach spanning vessel, truck, terminal, and warehouse operations shows that the company is making sustainability an operational reality, not merely a reporting exercise.
Key Takeaways:
COSCO achieved 100% shore power compliance at Port of Oakland.
Shore power rates at Los Angeles and Long Beach reached 96.5%.
Electric drayage trucks handle 5% of U.S. container movements.
Goal: Double electric drayage usage in 2025.
100% vessel speed compliance achieved around Long Beach.
Warehouses and offices have achieved significant reductions in energy and water consumption.
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News Link: https://www.supplychain247.com/article/cosco-shore-power-oakland-electric-drayage-2024
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