OOCL, one of the world's leading container transport and logistics service providers, recently demonstrated its proactive stance on reducing cargo truck emissions by voluntarily switching to cleaner trucks in Long Beach. Read more...

In 2006, OOCL achieved 100 percent compliance with the Port of Long Beach’s Green Flag Green Flag Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction Program.  This voluntary initiative to improve air quality in Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors was begun in 2005, and rewards shipping lines with at least a 90 percent compliance rate with lower docking fees.  Vessels must travel at or below 12 knots within 20 miles of the California coast to be in compliance – a practice that can dramatically reduce air emissions and improve air quality. OOCL also recently announced they will donate their clean air rebates – estimated at more than $140,000 – earned through this program to community groups in Long Beach.

OOCL’s vessels achieved the top mark of 100% compliance throughout 2006; 18% above the average for all vessels, including containerships, tankers, and cruise liners at the Port of Long Beach. Impressively, OOCL’s compliance rate was based on 121 vessels entering and departing the Port of Long Beach – the largest number of vessels in fleet with a score of 100%.