November 10, 2026
Contact: Natasha Villa, Senior Manager, Public Affairs
nvilla@pmsaship.com | (562) 241-0433
LONG BEACH, CA – Significant air quality improvements were maintained at, and continue to surpass the goals established by, the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles in 2025, alongside increased cargo volumes of 42% as compared to the baseline year of 2005. According to the Port of Long Beach 2025 emissions inventory and the Port of Los Angeles 2025 emissions inventory, the combined San Pedro Bay Ports 2025 emission reductions reached an impressive:
- 90% for diesel particulate matter (DPM)
- 71% for nitrogen oxides (NOx)
- 98% for sulfur oxides (SOx)
- 12% for greenhouse gases (GHG)
“As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) this year, the 2025 emissions reductions at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach once again demonstrate that historic growth in container volumes can go hand in hand with environmental stewardship,” stated Jacqueline Moore, Vice President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. “No other industry has committed to, achieved, and surpassed such ambitious, long-term emissions reduction commitments. This success was made possible by bold investments from marine terminal operators, ocean carriers, the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, and our supply chain partners across trucking, rail, harbor craft, and warehousing.”
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About the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA)
PMSA is an independent, not-for-profit association which represents owners and operators of marine terminals, ocean carriers, and vessels operating on the US West Coast. PMSA maintains offices in Oakland, Long Beach, and Seattle.