Long Beach port, Chinese terminal operator to share environmental data

Long Beach port, Chinese terminal operator to share environmental data Officials from the Port of Long Beach and Port of Shenzhen terminal operator Yantian International Container Terminals have signed a memorandum of understanding to exchange information on environmental efforts.
   Under terms of the agreement, announced today, the two agencies will collaborate on environmental issues such as marine wildlife, air quality, soils and sediments, water quality, sustainability and community engagement. The port said in a release that the terms cover 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.
   The port said that the two agencies plan to convene their first joint delegation meeting during the Trans-Pacific Maritime Asia Conference in Shenzhen, scheduled for September.