Fully electric: Pier 400’s auto-strad delivery and retrofit deliver results

APM Terminals Pier 400 in the Port of Los Angeles recently took another step on its journey to be Net Zero by 2030 when it deployed two new fully electric automated straddle carriers alongside a retrofitted hybrid diesel auto-strad. The hybrid diesel auto-strad was transformed to fully electric at the hands of skilled PCMC ILWO mechanics with insights provided by our OEM partner Kalmar. 

This milestone makes Pier 400 one of the first terminals in North America to transition a hybrid diesel auto-strad unit to fully electric – a critical step on the path to decarbonising container handling equipment. This retrofit demonstrates that, with collaboration and resolve, we can move closer to meeting our goals of expanding our fleet of zero-emissions terminal assets. 

Pier 400 is part of APM Terminals' electrification pilot programme to develop common standards for the industry while investing in real, scalable solutions. This programme is closely aligned with the goals of the ZEPA alliance, which was set up to help overcome market fragmentation and infrastructure limitations. 

Delivering results

Our newly launched electric units are already delivering on expectations with:

• Zero tailpipe emissions
• Improved air quality for workers and local communities

These retrofits directly support the replace pillar of our Net Zero terminal strategy — and represent a critical link in our broader effort to Reduce, Replace, and Decarbonize.

Empowering people to electrify equipment

This is not just about machines. It’s about people.

We’re training and upskilling our workforce – from mechanics to operators – to manage the next generation of equipment. These retrofits were executed in-house, by the very teams who will operate and maintain them for the long haul.

Together, we’re building a terminal that’s a catalyst for cleaner, smarter trade.

Watch how we're converting ambition into action, building the blueprint for a zero-emission terminal.