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Long Beach to boost on-dock rail with US$93 million network expansion
THE Port of Long Beach is investing US$93 million to increase its on-dock rail capacity in a bid to eliminate up to 750 truck trips every on-dock train, helping to reduce motor traffic and cut pollution.
The 'Green Port Gateway" project saw six miles of new track laid that will serve the port's southeast terminals, including the new Middle Harbour terminal.
Said Port CEO Jon Slangerup: "This project will enable us to reach our goal of moving 35 per cent of containerised cargo via on-dock rail this decade. It will also support our long-range ambition to eventually move 50 per cent of our goods directly from terminals by train."
The port's upgraded rail network is part of a broader modernisation programme to strengthen the port's competitiveness and reduce port-related impacts on the environment with US$1 billion committed for more rail projects over the next 10 years. Compared to trucks, the port claims trains emit one-third less greenhouse gases on a tonne-mile basis.
The 'Green Port Gateway" project saw six miles of new track laid that will serve the port's southeast terminals, including the new Middle Harbour terminal.
Said Port CEO Jon Slangerup: "This project will enable us to reach our goal of moving 35 per cent of containerised cargo via on-dock rail this decade. It will also support our long-range ambition to eventually move 50 per cent of our goods directly from terminals by train."
The port's upgraded rail network is part of a broader modernisation programme to strengthen the port's competitiveness and reduce port-related impacts on the environment with US$1 billion committed for more rail projects over the next 10 years. Compared to trucks, the port claims trains emit one-third less greenhouse gases on a tonne-mile basis.
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