Metro Ports – with headquarters in Long Beach, California and a local operation at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in Indiana – has been a Drive Clean Indiana member since 2018.
Metro Ports is an experienced terminal operator and stevedoring company with locations spanning across the country. For generations, Metro Ports has consistently served the waterfront community through innovative solutions and processes. Metro Ports and its affiliates ensure that cargo and passengers are handled efficiently, safely and cost-effectively. Working in partnership to provide excellent service, with honesty and integrity, remains the hallmark that has generated recognition, success and customer loyalty for many decades.
Metro Ports’ global focus and proven track record reflect a long history of providing the management, engineering, operational resources and expertise to work in a competitive setting to meet demanding safety, environmental and quality standards. Metro Ports currently moves more than 20 million tons of dry and liquid bulk product per year and manages and operates the largest dry bulk cargo terminal on the U.S. West Coast.
Metro Ports is a strong advocate and industry leader in environmental stewardship. The company has invested in modifying its cargo handling equipment to significantly lower its carbon footprint through the use of alternative fuels and emissions controls. Metro Ports meets all California Air Resources Board (CARB), Air Quality Management District (AQMD) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. The company boats one of the first near zero emission locomotives (the first EPA-certified and CARB-verified Tier 4 unit) which is 93% cleaner than EPA Tier 4 standards and meets and improves upon aggregate Tier 5 emissions. Metro Ports also facilitated testing of the Advanced Maritime Emissions Control System, which captures 70% of ocean vessel emissions while at berth.
Metro Ports is the exclusive bulk stevedore at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. In early 2020, Metro Ports became a Green Marine participant by enrolling its Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor’s terminal into the program. Green Marine is the leading environmental certification program for North America’s maritime transportation industry. The voluntary initiative strives to surpass regulatory requirements in measurable ways.
The Green Marine program outlines a step-by-step template for port authorities, terminal operators, ship owners and shipyard managers to voluntarily and measurably reduce their environmental footprint. Green Marine addresses key environmental issues using 12 performance indicators that include lowering air emissions, minimizing community impacts and demonstrating environmental leadership. The Green Marine certification process is rigorous and transparent. Results are independently verified every two years. Learn more about Metro Ports Green Marine certification.
For more information about Metro Ports, please contact:
Steve Farmer, Superintendent
115 Steel Drive, Portage, IN 46368
(219) 734-5018 | steve.farmer@metroports.com | www.metroports.com