Port of Stockton joins Green Marine’s ranks

Stockton, CA, October 15, 2018 – The Port of Stockton in San Joaquin Valley is the newest Green Marine participant and the third California port authority to become part of the largest voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry.

“Joining a key stewardship program such as Green Marine is consistent with the directed goal of continuous environmental improvement issued by our Board of Commissioners,” said Port Director Richard Aschieris.

“Our Commission’s Environmental Initiative Policy dictates our commitment to maintaining and protecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta where we operate, knowing it provides drinking water for two thirds of California as well as crucial habitat for countless fish, birds and other wildlife,” Aschieris added.

Sustainability commitment

The port is committed to sustainability as it continues to expand its regional and global economic importance, handling nearly 4.7 million tons of cargo last year to and from 55 countries – everything from organic grain arriving from Turkey to refined sulphur going to Australia.

“We’re so pleased to welcome the Port of Stockton into the Green Marine program where it can benchmark its progress along with more than 40 other U.S. and Canadian ports,” said David Bolduc, Green Marine’s executive director. “The Port of Stockton is already conveying its genuine commitment to sustainability with its Delta Environmental Enhancement Program (D.E.E.P.) to improve air and water quality, as well as, conserve wildlife habitat in the Delta and surrounding communities.”

A detailed framework

First, Green Marine offers a step-by-step roadmap for port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines and shipyard managers to voluntarily and measurably reduce their environmental footprint. The comprehensive program addresses key environmental issues using 12 performance indicators that include lowering air emissions, minimizing community impacts, and demonstrating environmental leadership.

Second, the Green Marine certification process is rigorous and transparent. Results are independently verified every two years and each company’s individual results are published annually and made available online.

About the Port of Stockton

The Port of Stockton is an inland facility in the extended San Francisco Bay Area. The port consists of two terminals (East and West), totaling more than 2,000 acres (809 hectares). With 15 berths, more than 7 million square feet (650 square metres) of warehouse space, nine waterside transit sheds and more than 600 acres (242 hectares) available for development, congestion is a foreign word at the Port of Stockton.

Served by the Central California Traction Co. and connecting to both the BNSF and UP, the port has more than 70 miles (112 kilometres) of track. The port is adjacent to uncongested highways I-5, CA-4 and CA-99, and is a short drive to I-80 and I-580. With two Liebherr 550 mobile harbor cranes and reinforced docks, the port can handle some of the largest projects, directly to rail or truck.

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