Rotterdam and Long Beach in environmental partnership

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Port of Long Beach have agreed to jointly boost protection of their environments.

Officials from the two ports signed an environmental exchange agreement that aims to promote 'green' practices and technologies. “Through this agreement the ports of Long Beach and Rotterdam will work together to advance the best environmental seaport practices and technologies on both continents,” Long Beach Harbor Commission President Mario Cordero said. Signed on April 1, the agreement calls for the ports of Long Beach and Rotterdam to collaborate on environmental issues such as marine wildlife, air quality, soils and sediments, water quality, sustainability and community engagement. The accord includes the exchange of technical information on improving air quality, the establishment of joint delegations to study port emissions and pollutants, as well as the ongoing development of control measures and best practices surrounding port and urban sustainability policies. According to Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, the signing of the agreement would “strengthen the partnership between two seaports viewed as international leaders for a cleaner environment.” The Port of Long Beach is seen by some as having pioneered environmental stewardship among American seaports with its award-winning Green Port Policy and its clean-air partnership, the Clean Air Action Plan. The Port of Rotterdam is also seen as a leader in terms of clean technologies and efficient port practices that minimize environmental impacts.

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