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Port Houston awarded $26.9 million, mostly for electric trucks for cargo yard
By Dug Begley,
Staff writer
Updated April 24, 2024 1:28 p.m.

Thirty new electric trucks are coming to Port Houston as part of a federal program aimed at reducing pollution around America's ports.

Transportation officials announced Wednesday that Port Houston would receive $26.9 million for new short-haul trucks, portable chargers and other upgrades at the cargo center.

“Investing in our ports to improve air quality and reduce pollution while modernizing infrastructure and strengthening supply chains is not only the right thing but also the smart thing," said Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, who represents the areas west of the port. "What we are doing here is not only environmental justice but will help to transform the lives of thousands of workers and lay the groundwork for a brighter, more resilient future for our port."

The award was the second largest of $148 million announced as part of the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program.