COSCO SHIPPING North America reached full shore power compliance at the Port of Oakland in 2024 and nearly full compliance at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, marking a major milestone in the company’s push to cut port-related emissions.
According to the company’s newly released 2024 Sustainability Report, 100% of eligible vessel calls at Oakland were connected to shore power last year. At Los Angeles and Long Beach, the connection rate reached 96.5%, up from just over 90% the year before. Shore power allows ships to plug into electrical power while docked, rather than running diesel engines, sharply reducing emissions near port communities.
Alongside that progress, COSCO says electric drayage trucks now handle 5% of its total U.S. container moves. The company worked with CARB-certified truck providers and participated in the joint Clean Truck Program run by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The goal is to double electric truck usage in 2025 as port emissions rules continue to tighten.
Vessel speed rules were another key part of COSCO’s emissions strategy in 2024. The company reported 100% compliance inside the 20-nautical-mile zone near Long Beach and more than 99% compliance in the 40-mile zone. Slower speeds cut fuel use and help protect marine life.
Fuel compliance was another area where COSCO performed exceptionally well, reporting 100% compliance with low-sulfur marine fuel rules at all North American ports, with no violations issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
On the terminal side, shore power usage continues to climb. At Pier J in Long Beach alone, total shore power consumption reached nearly 7.9 million kilowatt-hours in 2024, showing just how heavily electrical connections are now being used at berth.
Beyond ships and trucks, the company also focused on warehouse and facility upgrades. U.S. warehouses are using LED lighting, energy-efficient HVAC systems, electric forklifts, solar panels, and EV charging stations. Office buildings cut energy intensity by more than 12% and water use by more than 34%.
Looking ahead, the company’s priorities for 2026 include growing electric drayage, expanding real-time supply chain visibility tools, and strengthening cross-border transportation between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
