Yusen Terminals Takes Delivery of the First Five Commercially Available Battery Electric, Zero-Emission Top Handlers in the Country
25 June 2024 - 7:20PM
Business Wire
Yusen Terminals, a leading provider of marine terminal services
at the Port of Los Angeles, made history today by putting into
operation the first five commercially available battery-electric
top handlers at a marine terminal in the nation. The purchase of
these new Taylor ZLC 996 electric top handlers will dramatically
reduce Yusen’s carbon footprint, and pioneer a greener future for
port operations nationwide.
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Yusen Terminals today (June 25, 2024)
debuted first-in-nation commercially available electric top
handlers at its Port of Los Angeles complex. YTI aims to further
its green initiatives with additional Taylor ZLC 996 machines
arriving later this year. Photo courtesy of Yusen Terminals.
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Built by skilled union members in the USA, these innovative
machines mark a significant milestone in Yusen Terminals’ ongoing
commitment to sustainability. These machines will be operated by
members of the ILWU Local 13 at our marine terminal in the Port of
Los Angeles. Later this year, Yusen Terminals (YTI) will receive
three more Taylor electric top handlers, transitioning 25% of
Yusen’s top handler fleet to zero-emission.
Today's press conference at the Yusen Terminals’ San Pedro,
California facility brought together City and Port officials, local
agencies, union and community leaders, representatives of the
Consulate General of Japan, and individuals from the freight
industry to commemorate this monumental achievement. Notable
speakers at the event included City Councilmember Tim McOsker; Gene
Seroka, Executive Director from the Port of Los Angeles; Robert
Taylor, President and CEO from Taylor Machine Works Inc.; and
representatives of Ocean Network Express, ILWU, and California Air
Resources Board.
“These all-electric cargo top handlers are the culmination of
years of rigorous, real-world prototype testing and development
here at our port,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene
Seroka. “I commend Yusen Terminals for its vision and leadership.
Our collective commitment to pursuing this technology has paid off,
helping prove this equipment’s commercial viability.”
The five new electric Taylor ZLC 996 Electric Loaded Container
Top Handler Lift Trucks boast a remarkable 90,000 lb. (about
40823.28 kg) capacity, ensuring efficient handling of heavy
containers within the port. Designed to operate for up to 18 hours
on a single charge, these top handlers offer extended operational
time, maximizing productivity while minimizing environmental
impact.
“We are thrilled to unveil the world's first electric top
handlers, representing a significant leap forward in our commitment
to sustainability," said Alan McCorkle, President and CEO of Yusen
Terminals. "At YTI, we believe in leading by example and setting
new standards for environmental responsibility in our industry.
With the introduction of these electric top handlers, we are not
only reducing our carbon footprint and continuing to support our
local workforce, but also pioneering a greener future for global
port operations."
Top handlers play a crucial role in port operations by
efficiently transferring containers from trucks and trains. While
traditionally powered by diesel engines, the introduction of these
five brand-new electric top handlers represent a significant
achievement in Yusen Terminals' continuous dedication to
environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. Being at
the forefront of eco-friendly port operations, Yusen Terminals is
unwavering in its mission to spearhead the transition towards
cleaner, more sustainable, and higher-performing container handling
equipment choices.
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