Welcome to the Tool Box for Port Clean Air Programs. The purpose of this Tool Box is to provide ports, members and non members of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) quick access to information, options, and tools that can be used to start the planning process to address port-related air quality issues.

Today, it is important that we work together to balance growth and development with environmental considerations. This Tool Box gives the reader valuable information on air quality issues and concerns in relation to maritime activities; strategies to reduce diesel emissions; and tools that provide the basic know-how on how one might move forward on their own Clean Air Program. Clean air strategies such as repowering older engines, applying effective emission control technologies, and using alternative and cleaner fuels in maritime operations (like drayage trucks, ocean going vessels and cargo handling equipment) will dramatically reduce harmful emissions and will improve local air quality and public health. Some clean air strategies may also improve operational efficiency and yield fuel savings as well.

You are invited to explore this Tool Box and take advantage of the resources made available to you.

About This Toolbox

Whether you are interested in learning about what ports are doing to help improve air quality or, if you are looking for effective clean air strategies, this Tool Box will inform and inspire you.

Learn what ports are doing to improve air quality through successful clean air programs. Click "Case Studies" to learn more about port clean air programs.

Looking to reduce diesel emissions from cargo handling equipment or trucks? There are a number of cutting-edge strategies that can help you improve air quality. Click "Improving Air Quality Through Effective Stratgies" to learn more.

Ready to create your own port clean air program? This Tool Box provides the steps you can take to begin putting your program into action. Click "Creating Your Clean Air Program" to get started!

Need information on engine standards, air quality monitoring or a glossary of terms? This Tool Box provides valuable resouces to help address questions you might have. Visit our "Tools and Resource Library."

PDF versions of the Tool Box's helpful tips are provided for you. Each webpage is set up like a fact sheet that can be downloaded and printed. Simply click on the PDF version of interest and download for your own hard copy. If you are interested in having a hard copy of specific sections of the Tool Box, PDF versions are also available.

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