The Port Authority of Guam is enhancing their operations with the arrival of two new Tier 4 tractors, funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program.

These two Tier 4 tractors will replace older, higher-emission diesel units currently in the Port’s fleet.

Tier 4 engines are the latest and cleanest technology available for diesel equipment, dramatically reducing emissions of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides that contribute to air pollution.

The new tractors will support the Port’s daily cargo handling operations, aligning with broader goals to modernize equipment and minimize the Port’s carbon footprint.

The Port applied for the DERA grant on October 26, 2022, and was officially awarded $300,000 in federal funding on February 27, 2024, with an additional $100,000 in Port funds to meet the matching requirement.

The Port moved quickly to initiate the procurement process to meet the grant deadlines and expedite the arrival of the new equipment.

“This achievement shows that the Port is moving forward together with purpose,” said Port General Manager Rory J. Respicio. “These new Tier 4 tractors are part and parcel to advancing our Port Readiness Plan, which is critical to securing commerce, supporting national defense, strengthening regional stability, and protecting our island’s future. I thank the U.S. EPA for providing the grant funding, and I thank Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio, our Board, and especially our employees in Planning, Procurement, Legal and Transportation, who worked hard and worked together to make this possible. I am proud of our team for taking pride in their work, staying focused on the mission, and overcoming daily challenges to keep the Port moving forward for the people of Guam.”