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Oct 26, 2009
Judge OKs Clean Trucks lawsuit settlement
A federal district court judge has dismissed the American Trucking Associations’ lawsuit against the Port of Long Beach’s Clean Trucks Program, after approving a settlement between the two parties.
The agreement was reached earlier this week between the American Trucking Associations and the Port of Long Beach.
The settlement allows the Port’s Clean Trucks Program, one of the Port’s most ambitious environmental initiatives, to continue reducing port-related pollution from trucks. The successful program is well on the way to achieving an 80 percent reduction in air pollution by 2012 or earlier. Beginning January 1, 2010, all trucks with 1993 and older engines will be banned; and 1994 to 2003 engines will be banned unless retrofitted with a qualified device. With the judge’s seal of approval, the Port can now work to finalize the registration system that will replace the concession system that had been challenged by the lawsuit.
 
Intermodal transportation: The next wave?
 Holidays are almost over, for those lucky enough to go on vacation. I spent my time away from the sea, and well above sea level. Just for reassurance. As you might know, the majority of Dutch grounds are below sea level (about 65%), and we keep dry feet by pumping water. Without that, we would build our sandcastle around "Amersfoort at the Sea" (a city some 80km inland).
However, spending time in the Alps, some 800m above sea level, my rectangular box driven mind did not come to a complete standstill, wondering about hinterland transportation.
New Strategy & Development Director appointed at Dunkerque Port
 Jean-Frédéric Laurent has just been appointed Strategy and Development Director of Dunkerque Port, replacing Pierre Joly on his retirement. He is 41. |
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