b'40American Journal ofTransportation ajot.com(IMCcontinued from page 18) (DEMANDcontinued from page 30) (CONFIDENT continued fromThe development of a world-class the grid stress is least, reducing ourLookingahead,Coetzeeapage 32) containerterminalattheEdgemoor burdenontheinfrastructure,Gillis10-yearveteranofChapmanFree- grant as part of the U.S. Environmen- site north of Port Wilmington remains explained. born who started his career at Luf- talProtectionAgencys(EPA)Cleanup in the air. In late October, a U.S. For over a decade, the company hasthansaCargosaid:WhenyouPorts ProgramsEmission Technologydistrict judge in Philadelphia vacated been part of the SmartWay Transportlook at our region, there is so muchDeploymentCompetition.ThePortpermitsfortheprojectrulingthe Partnership,acollaborationbetweengrowth happening. said it would use the grant to attainArmy Corps of Engineers acted arbi-theEPAandthetruckingindustry.TakeSaudi,whichisveryelectriccargohandlingequipmenttrarily and capriciously in approving SmartWayhelpscarriersadvanceambitiouswithits2030planandand charging infrastructure.them.Thedecisionhastemporarily supplychainsustainabilitybymea- provided the initiative for our stra- Enstructureisaproudrecipienthalted the plans.suring, benchmarking, and improvingtegicdecisionlastyeartoopenoftheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionOfficialswiththePortdeclined freight transportation efficiency.upourownofficeinSaudi.ThenAgencys (EPA) Clean Ports Grant Pro- tocommentontheissuebutthe IMC Logistics aims to replace allAfrica,whichisanever-growinggram. This investment will advance ter- mostrecentDiamondStatePort diesel tractors in California by 2028market when it comes to infrastruc- minalinfrastructureandequipmenttoCorp.(DSPC)financialsmentionit with sustainable technologies.ture and mining. keep ahead of our sustainability goals,is actively working with the USACE There will always be opportunities. maintainresiliency,andenhanceeffi- to restore and/or issue new permits in f acilities TheChapmanFreeborngroupciency, May said. We are dedicatedaccord with the recent court decision. IMChasalsotakenanaggres- wasestablishedintheUKin1973tointegratingsustainablepracticesThe DSPC oversees Port Wilmington.sivestancewithfacilityimprove- andhasofficesworldwideinclud- throughout our operations at Enstructure ment, both in warehouse operations asing India, Middle East, Africa, NorthWilmington, and this will accelerate our well as general electrical savings. AllAmerica, Europe, Asia, and Australia.efforts. The grant will be used to elec- (INVEST continued from page 38)IMC facilities in California have beenInadditiontofreightservices,trifycontainerhandlingoperationsatalternatives, we will significantly reduce upgraded to both interior and exteriorChapmanFreebornoffersspecialistEnstructure and support the procurementouroverallenvironmentalfootprint. LED lighting to dramatically reducepassengerservicesincludingprivateof electric container handling equipmentWhile the initial investment is substan-energy consumption. jetchartersforexecutivetravelandat the future Enstructure Delaware Con- tial, the long-term benefits, including The IMC transload facility locatedlargeaircraftforcrewrotationsandtainer Terminal. We are grateful for thelower maintenance and energy costs, in Compton has been converted to aninternational group travel, as well assupport of our state and federal partnersmake ePMs a sustainable choice for all-electric forklift model and we alsoon board courier services. throughout this process.the future, Brennan said.have a Battery Electric Yard Hostler at this site. Were proud that our Compton facility is carbon-neutral, said Gillis. E B R A T I NP rocesses thats uPPort E L Gs ustainability CMaximizingsustainabilityisas muchaboutprocessesasitisabout equipment.Thatswhywedeveloped1920-2020SmartStacks, our proprietary version of aOpeel pile that improves port efficiency,F SE ICEdecreases dwell time, and enhances theRVcargo experience for shippers, drivers, and end users alike, said Gillis. SUCCESS STARTS WITH A WINNING TEAM!In 2024 IMC Logistics and Fenix Marine Services (FMS) joined forces to operate the supply chain industrysSince our establishment in 1920, we haveWE OFFER OUR CUSTOMERS:firstfullycleanenergySmartStack.been providing our global customers a FMS segregated and stacked the con- premier level of service through superiorOn-site Storage and Multi-modaltainers designated for the IMC Smart- handling and performance, technologicalDistribution ServicesStackattheirterminalusingtheiradvancements, and a perpetual eye Customer Access to 24 hour Inventory Trackinghydrogen fuel cell top-pick handler. on customer satisfaction. Also, we offer oneStandard Berths and Ro-Ro Ramps are availableIMC drivers then picked up and deliv- of the most cost effective and reliable laborSpecially engineered Lifting Gearered containersusingitsfleetofzero- forces in the North Atlantic. emissionvehicles.ThiscollaborationContainer Transloading from / to Rail or Truckhighlights the companys commitmentWe have the ability to accommodate aOn-site service provided by 2 Class Itoreducingcarbonemissionswhilevariety of automobile, breakbulk, bulk,Rail Carriersensuringefficientandsustainablecontainer and forest products. OurEfficient Distribution to Two Thirds of the logistics operations. distinction, is based on our ability to closelyUnited States and Canadian populations within r ails olutions coordinate your Stevedoring, Warehousing48 - 72 Hours Rail is viewed as one of the mostand Distribution Logistics. environmentallyresponsiblemodes of transport, and IMC Logistics is an asset-basedtruckingcompanythat collaborateswithClass1railroads totransitionlong-haultruckingser-vicesforinternationalcontainersto rail transport. This blended approach yields more efficient routes and takesFOR MORE INFORMATION advantage of the companys strategi-callylocatedfacilitiestominimizeCONTACT US AT:miles, reduce stop-offs, and eliminate JH STEVEDORING, INC. unnecessary moves.2147 South Columbus Blvd. ForIMCLogistics,sustainabil- Philadelphia, PA 19148ity is not a mandate to be met, but aTEL: 215-218-3060way of doing business that supportsFAX: 215-218-3078the supply chain and the people whoWEB: www.jhstevedoring.comlive and work in the areas where the companyoperates.ThecompanysPENN WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION, INC. sustainability statement says it all: 2147 South Columbus Blvd. AsthelargestmarinedrayagePhiladelphia, PA 19148TEL: 215-218-3000company in the nation and a globalFAX: 215-218-3043thought leader, it is incumbent uponWEB: www.pennwarehousing.comus to operate in a manner that protects the environment and enables longev-ityforallinvolvedinthesupply chain, from shippers to end users and beyond. We believe so much in the powerofdrayagethatwewantto practice it in a way that enables it to continue indefinitely.'