TOTE Maritime & Puerto Rico Terminals Awarded $2.8 Million through Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MAY 14, 2024 

Washington, D.C. — Capitol Funding Solutions (CFS) is pleased to announce that Puerto Rico Terminals, LLC and TOTE Maritime were awarded $2.8 million through the Department of Transportation’s Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program. To reduce emissions at the Port of San Juan, funding will be used to purchase zero-emission electric trucks and charging stations, improving air quality at the port and nearby communities. 

ABOUT THE AWARDED PROJECT:   

Project Title: Electric Terminal Tractors in Puerto Rico Terminals 

Project Location: Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico 

Funding from the program will be used to purchase seven zero-emission electric trucks to replace emission-producing diesel trucks at the Port of San Juan. In addition, seven fast-charging stations will be installed at the port, including upgraded infrastructure to support the new charging capabilities. As a result, nearly 3,000 fewer gallons of diesel fuel will be used each year.  

View the full list of awards here.  

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:   

Program: Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program 

Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration 

Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program invests in port electrification and efficiency improvements. The program aims to reduce pollution from idling trucks while modernizing infrastructure and strengthening supply chains through port electrification and efficiency improvements.  

Learn more about the program here.  

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Capitol Funding Solutions (CFS) specializes in strategic consulting and comprehensive proposal writing to assist clients in finding and winning competitive funding. From application to award, CFS provides unparalleled funding strategies that produce winning proposals for your organization. CFS leverages its expertise to guide applicants through a wide range of award mechanisms from both public and private sources, including Federal & State grants and loans, foundation grants, BAAs, tax credit programs, and more.   

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CONTACT INFORMATION 

Samantha Benthien — Strategic Communications Manager 

500 North Capitol St NW, Suite #210, Washington, D.C., 20001 

sbenthien@capitolfunding.us  

www.capitolfunding.us