en.Wedoany.com Reported - APM Terminals Los Angeles (Pier 400) has recently signed a new contract with Orange EV to purchase 40 additional HUSK-e® XP pure electric terminal trucks. With the arrival of these vehicles, the terminal's fleet of electric terminal trucks will reach 60, completing the electrification of its on-dock rail shuttle fleet. This move makes Pier 400 the first container terminal at the Port of Los Angeles to achieve this goal.

The partnership expansion is based on the operational performance of the initial deployment. Since 20 Orange EV terminal trucks were put into operation at Pier 400 in April 2025, these manually operated vehicles have demonstrated reliable performance in heavy container handling operations. To date, the existing fleet has accumulated 42,000 hours of trouble-free operation, with an average availability rate of 98.8%, reducing diesel consumption by over 40,700 gallons and avoiding approximately 427 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

According to the Port of Los Angeles Air Emissions Inventory, Pier 400's owned container handling equipment fleet has achieved significant emission reductions since 2017: nitrogen oxides down by 82%, diesel particulate matter down by 61%, sulfur oxides down by 56%, and greenhouse gases down by 59%.

"This additional purchase is a decision based on 12 months of actual operational data," said Jon Poelma, Managing Director of APM Terminals Los Angeles. "Our operators have put these trucks through rigorous testing, and their feedback has directly driven improvements in performance standards. Meanwhile, our chief mechanic team has been trained and is ready to ensure efficient fleet operations."

Before the new vehicles are delivered, a selected group of International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) chief mechanics will undergo Level 2 electrical safety training. Basic training was completed by maintenance crews in 2025, and this is an advanced course. Additionally, an Orange EV HUSK-e XP demonstration unit has been placed at the ILWU mechanic training center as a hands-on teaching tool for more employees to learn from.

All 60 electric terminal trucks are expected to be fully operational by January 2027. At that time, approximately 60% of Pier 400's 101 terminal trucks will be pure electric, the highest conversion rate among all container terminals at the Port of Los Angeles. This procurement is part of APM Terminals' commitment to fully electrify its terminal truck fleet. The terminal is also currently applying for additional subsidies, planning to purchase another 30 electric terminal trucks.

Currently, Pier 400 operates 51 chargers, more than any other terminal in the San Pedro Bay port complex. The existing charging infrastructure is sufficient to support the daily operations of the first 40 new vehicles. To meet the charging needs of a larger future fleet, the terminal plans to procure an additional 20 dual-plug Level 3 fast charging stations through a competitive bidding process, with the tender expected to be launched in the second quarter of 2026.

The HUSK-e XP series vehicles are manufactured at Orange EV's production facility in Kansas City and comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements for the EPA Clean Ports Program without any waivers. Each truck is specifically designed for heavy-duty port conditions, capable of towing loads up to 180,000 lbs gross combined weight, and is equipped with a 310 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, the largest battery pack in Orange EV's product line.

APM Terminals' procurement strategy considers not only unit purchase cost but also evaluates total lifecycle value, including spare parts availability, performance metrics, and service response.

"In an operating environment like APM Terminals, the metrics are uptime, throughput, and reliability," said Kurt Neutgens, Co-founder, President, and CTO of Orange EV. "We worked closely with the Pier 400 team even before the initial vehicle deployment, and their real-world operational feedback directly drove improvements to the HUSK-e XP product. This expansion of our partnership not only proves the depth of our relationship but also reflects that the market is standardizing around Orange EV trucks to improve fleet uptime and total cost of ownership."

This procurement project is part of APM Terminals' sub-recipient contract under the EPA Clean Ports Program, obtained through the Port of Los Angeles, with a total contract value of $80 million. The project covers the replacement of 64 pieces of container handling equipment, including top handlers, forklifts, and cone trucks. The funding composition is 60% from the federal EPA Clean Ports Program grant, 20% from the Port of Los Angeles matching funds, and the remaining 20% from APM Terminals' capital investment. To accelerate the transition from pilot to full-scale deployment, Pier 400 has committed $40 million of its own capital as part of a larger electrification plan.

"The EPA Clean Ports Program aims to improve air quality in port communities, and APM Terminals is demonstrating how this investment should deliver results," said Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles. "With 60 manually operated electric terminal trucks at Pier 400, it means port workers and surrounding community residents will breathe less diesel exhaust. The goal of the Clean Ports Program is to achieve measurable improvements through equipment that is actually put into operation."

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