The Port of San Diego has completed the initial installation of electrical infrastructure to support zero-emissions equipment operation.
Leading the initiative is SSA Marine, introducing a 55,000-pound capacity Wiggins Yard eBull battery electric forklift at the terminal.
Named “The Carrillo,” this forklift is one of the largest zero-emissions heavy-duty forklifts in the US, capable of lifting up to 25 metric tonnes.
The purchase of this equipment received partial funding from California’s Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) voucher program.
The electric forklift honors SSA Marine Regional Vice President Joe Carrillo, who played a pivotal role in bringing the first large-capacity electric forklift fleet to the country, including 26 Wiggins Yard eBull electric forklifts at other SSA Marine terminals.
SSA Marine’s Senior Vice President, Bill Fitz, expressed pride in partnering with the Port of San Diego to showcase the potential of zero-emissions equipment in a marine terminal setting.
He praised the port’s proactive approach to electric infrastructure development and looks forward to transitioning additional zero-emissions cargo handling equipment in the future.
