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Dannar high-lift capacity forklifts

with o -road cargo truck bed and scissor lift

In partnership with the San Joaquin Valley Air
Pollution Control District, the Port launched a
zero-emissions project following receipt of over
$700,000 in grant funding. The San Joaquin Valley 46.781 tons
Zero-Emission Cargo Handling Demonstration LESS EMISSIONS
project will accelerate the commercial deployment
of zero-emission o -road technologies by utilizing PER YEAR
two state-of-the art battery-electric 30,000 pound
capacity forklifts with additional cargo handling
attachments at the Port. This project showcases a OVER $700K IN
best practice solution for zero-emission initiatives
across other cargo handling seaports, airports, GRANT FUNDING
logistics centers and agriculture applications.

In addition to the environmental benefits, this 2 DC FAST CHARGERS
project provides economic benefits to the
region’s disadvantaged communitiies. It increases WITH 125kW CAPACITY
job readiness and career opportunities by
providing on-the-job training and workforce
development programs for the Port’s operations
and maintenance technicians to operate, maintain FORKLIFTS CAPABLE
and repair zero-emission o -road equipment and OF LIFTING 30,000 LBS.
vehicles. Driver and maintenance technician
training increases job readiness and career
opportunities in the ever-growing electric vehicle
and equipment industry.

This partnership program places Stockton on the
forefront of the green energy revolution, and is
another example of the Port finding ways to
improve its operations while benefitting the
environment and the community as a whole.