Air quality is one of the most challenging issues facing the transportation industry today. The international goods movement through ports in particular has come under increasing scrutiny due to strong growth in the volume of freight and because of tight regulations on many other sources of air emissions.

Effectively addressing air quality concerns requires a thorough understanding of each segment of the marine transportation system – ships, tugs, cargo handling equipment, rail and lorries – and how these segments interact. The ability to accurately quantify and forecast emissions from marine transportation operations and port expansions is critical to the continued operation and future development of global supply chains.

As the premier port and terminal planning and design firm in the USA, Moffatt & Nichol fully understands the unique aspects of, and critical linkages among, the key segments of the marine transportation system. We have coupled this understanding with our in-depth knowledge of engine emissions and regulatory requirements to provide unmatched services in the area of port emissions.

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