OOCL rebates headed back to Long Beach community
Hong Kong-based ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line said Tuesday it will donate more than $140,000 to charities and community groups in Long Beach.
The money comes from rebates given the carrier on dockage fees for compliance with a port environmental program.
The voluntary program provides the rebates for vessels and carriers that reduce their speed as they enter the Long Beach harbor, thus reducing emissions. OOCL maintained a 100 percent compliance with the program in 2006.
Port officials currently on a trade mission to Asian customers presented OOCL representatives with a symbolic flag to mark the firm's performance under the program.
OOCL rebates headed back to Long Beach community
