A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the ports of Los Angeles in the USA and Nagoya in Japan to expand their cooperation on sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives, including a new Green Shipping Corridor between the two ports. The latest three-year agreement builds on a previous MoU signed in 2020.
Under the new agreement, both Los Angeles and Nagoya will continue to develop and test zero-emission vehicles and equipment, in addition to implementing environmental initiatives that focus on terminal operations and the use of alternative energy sources. Other initiatives will also be introduced, such as sharing best practices and exchanging information on operational efficiencies.
The companies also want to establish a new Green Shipping Corridor over the next few years – guided by a port decarbonization plan. This corridor will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions produced by cargo operations between Nagoya and Los Angeles and will also promote and encourage the use of low- and zero-carbon vessels and fuels.
“Today marks another major milestone in the longstanding partnership between the ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya,” said Gene Seroka, executive director, Port of Los Angeles. “This agreement is a testament to the success that can be achieved when ports commit to work together, share ideas and advance mutual priorities.”
“This agreement paves the way to advance environmental sustainability and operational efficiencies at both of our ports,” added Yuji Kamata, executive vice president, Nagoya Port Authority. “We look forward to further cooperation with the Port of Los Angeles so that both ports can further prosper as we move toward a new era of achieving carbon neutrality.”
