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Stephanie Jones StebbinsSenior Manager
Seaport Environmental ProgramsPort of Seattle
Ports and Climate ChangePorts and Climate Change
• Understanding our Footprint• Port of Seattle Projects and Programs• Green Gateway Initiative• Ports and Climate Change Adaptation
• Understanding our Footprint• Port of Seattle Projects and Programs• Green Gateway Initiative• Ports and Climate Change Adaptation
Puget Sound Maritime Air Emissions Inventory
• 2005 activity based inventory
• Spans ~140 miles south-to-north; 160 miles west-to-east
• Close coordination Canada
• First to include greenhouse gases
2005 Port of Seattle Seaport CO2e
Maritime Gas Emissions % of Regional Total
28%
2.60%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
DPM GHG
PercentageComparison
How Will this Reduce GHGs?How Will this
Reduce GHGs?
• GHG reductions will be achieved through co-benefits associated with reducing diesel particulate matter
• Co-benefit actions include:– Switching to electricity or alternative fuels– Operational efficiency improvements
• Support goals established by State, Provincial, and Federal governments
• GHG reductions will be achieved through co-benefits associated with reducing diesel particulate matter
• Co-benefit actions include:– Switching to electricity or alternative fuels– Operational efficiency improvements
• Support goals established by State, Provincial, and Federal governments
Reducing Fuel Consumption
Reducing Fuel Consumption
• Anti-Idling– Equipment idle controls– Road/Rail grade separations
• Terminal Efficiencies– On and near-dock rail yards– Gate improvements– Using technology to improve turn times
• Converted Toyota Prius to plug-in electric
• Anti-Idling– Equipment idle controls– Road/Rail grade separations
• Terminal Efficiencies– On and near-dock rail yards– Gate improvements– Using technology to improve turn times
• Converted Toyota Prius to plug-in electric
Using AlternativesUsing Alternatives
• Shore Power at Terminal 91 Cruise Facility
• Hybrid rubber tired gantry cranes at Terminal 18
• Renewable Fuels– Biodiesel in Port-owned
equipment– 20% biodiesel at 2 container
terminals
• Shore Power at Terminal 91 Cruise Facility
• Hybrid rubber tired gantry cranes at Terminal 18
• Renewable Fuels– Biodiesel in Port-owned
equipment– 20% biodiesel at 2 container
terminals
Terminal ElectrificationTerminal Electrification
• 26 electric ship to shore cranes
• BNSF Railway North Seattle International Gateway is the first in North America to install wide-span, electric rail mounted gantry cranes
• 2,560 electric plug-Ins for refrigerated containers (“reefers”)
• 26 electric ship to shore cranes
• BNSF Railway North Seattle International Gateway is the first in North America to install wide-span, electric rail mounted gantry cranes
• 2,560 electric plug-Ins for refrigerated containers (“reefers”)
Resource Use and Conservation
Resource Use and Conservation
• Sustainable Facility Management• Energy Conservation Efforts:
– Port of Seattle Headquarters: 43% reduction in energy use: $126K annual savings
– Pier 66: 58% reduction in energy use: $156K annual savings
• Recycling and Waste Reduction– 900% increase in recycling in 5 years
• Sustainable Facility Management• Energy Conservation Efforts:
– Port of Seattle Headquarters: 43% reduction in energy use: $126K annual savings
– Pier 66: 58% reduction in energy use: $156K annual savings
• Recycling and Waste Reduction– 900% increase in recycling in 5 years
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The Green GatewayOverview
The Green GatewayOverview
• First study to evaluate the carbon footprint of Asia to North America trade routes– Origin ports of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore– U.S. gateway ports of Seattle, Oakland, Los
Angeles/Long Beach, Houston, Savannah, Norfolk, New York/New Jersey
– Destination Cities of Memphis, Columbus, Chicago
• Analysis determined tons carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per TEU
• Independent review (academics, industry)
• First study to evaluate the carbon footprint of Asia to North America trade routes– Origin ports of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore– U.S. gateway ports of Seattle, Oakland, Los
Angeles/Long Beach, Houston, Savannah, Norfolk, New York/New Jersey
– Destination Cities of Memphis, Columbus, Chicago
• Analysis determined tons carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per TEU
• Independent review (academics, industry)
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The Green GatewayImplications
The Green GatewayImplications
• The West Coast ports are the most energy-efficient gateways from Asia to U.S. consumers
• The Pacific Northwest ports have a slightly lower carbon footprint from Asia than any other port in North America
• Study adds data to the emerging field of carbon footprint assessments of supply chains
• The West Coast ports are the most energy-efficient gateways from Asia to U.S. consumers
• The Pacific Northwest ports have a slightly lower carbon footprint from Asia than any other port in North America
• Study adds data to the emerging field of carbon footprint assessments of supply chains
The Green GatewayResults
The Green GatewayResults
AdaptationConcerns and Challenges
AdaptationConcerns and Challenges
• Increased storm events: damage to facilities• Sea Level Rise: Container terminals are currently built to
18’ above ‘0’ tide• Supply chain disruption
– Ports in Asia may feel impacts of sea level rise before ports in North America
– Possible routing changes as a result of storm events• Facility vulnerability assessment
– Underway, expected completion Q1 2010
• Increased storm events: damage to facilities• Sea Level Rise: Container terminals are currently built to
18’ above ‘0’ tide• Supply chain disruption
– Ports in Asia may feel impacts of sea level rise before ports in North America
– Possible routing changes as a result of storm events• Facility vulnerability assessment
– Underway, expected completion Q1 2010
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Looking Ahead….Looking Ahead….
• Continue implementation of the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy– Work with tenants and customers to reduce
emissions and fuel consumption• Seeking to better understand our footprint• Engaged in regional, national, and international
efforts to address emissions from goods movement
• Increase Adaptation Efforts
• Continue implementation of the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy– Work with tenants and customers to reduce
emissions and fuel consumption• Seeking to better understand our footprint• Engaged in regional, national, and international
efforts to address emissions from goods movement
• Increase Adaptation Efforts
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