Forum Mobility hosts ribbon-cutting for FM Harbor electric truck charging depot at the Port of Long Beach
Forum Mobility recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new "FM Harbor" charging depot in the Port of Long Beach. The event marks the official launch of the largest port-based charging depot in the country. The facility will serve over 200 electric drayage trucks daily, supporting California's goals for a transition to zero-emission drayage fleets. The ceremony featured remarks from representatives of the City of Long Beach, the Port of Long Beach, the California Air Resources Board, the California Energy Commission, the South Coast Air Management District, and the Harbor Trucking Association.
"Today marks a major milestone for Forum Mobility and the drayage community at the Port of Long Beach," said Matt LeDucq, CEO and co-founder of Forum Mobility. "With a state-of-the-art charging facility right where it's needed along with our affordable Class 8 electric truck leasing program, we are eliminating the barriers to achieving zero-emission freight. Truckers can enjoy lower costs per mile without upfront expense, cargo owners can choose to have their goods shipped without emissions, and communities can breathe easier."
The FM Harbor facility is part of a larger Forum Mobility network of heavy-duty truck charging depots located in ports and on routes to common freight destinations. Each depot includes on-site security, charging, and driver parking to deliver a plug-and-play experience for truck drivers switching to electric. Forum is currently developing depots in South-Central Los Angeles out to the Inland Empire, creating an ecosystem of charging support.
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Industry leaders like Amazon Global Mile, Talon Logistics, Green Fleet Systems, Jaspem Truck Line Inc, Legacy Drayage, AI Trans, Hunter Logistics, and Redefined Transportation have already secured reservations at Forum's charging depots.
Forum Mobility has also announced a collaboration with Climate United to provide affordable lease options to small fleets at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Leveraging a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, Climate United will invest up to $250 million to purchase up to 500 Class 8 electric trucks: the largest single order in U.S. history.
"Electric drayage trucks cost less to operate, but high upfront costs make it difficult for independent owner-operators and small fleets to go electric," said Beth Bafford, CEO of Climate United. "Through tax credits, incentives, and attractive financing, we are significantly reducing cost barriers to help small fleets make the switch. This yields local results, including lower cost of ownership, less pollution, and better health outcomes as well as national impact through the creation of new financing markets that promote American manufacturing, create jobs, lower costs, and stimulate demand."
