Forum Mobility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new “FM Harbor” charging depot at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, CA. The facility will support over 200 electric drayage trucks daily, Forum said.

Forum welcomed representatives from the City of Long Beach, the Port of Long Beach, the California Air Resources Board, the California Energy Commission, South Coast Air Management District, and the Harbor Trucking Association at the ceremony.

“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. “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.”

Expanding Port of Long Beach Charging Infrastructure

The FM Harbor facility is part of Forum Mobility’s network of heavy-duty truck charging depots. Forum positions them in ports and along major freight routes. Each depot provides on-site security, charging stations, and driver parking, Forum said. The company said it is developing additional depots from South-Central Los Angeles to the Inland Empire.

Logistics companies, including Amazon Global Mile, Talon Logistics, and Green Fleet Systems, have secured reservations at Forum’s charging depots.

Collaboration with Climate United Lowers Truck Lease Costs

Forum Mobility partnered with Climate United to make electric truck leases more affordable for small fleets operating at the ports. With an EPA grant, Climate United will invest up to $250M to buy 500 Class 8 electric trucks.

“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.”

Elemental Impact, a nonprofit investor, has also contributed to the facility’s development, funding infrastructure and supporting community engagement efforts.

FM Harbor Port of Long Beach Charging Depot Features

The FM Harbor depot includes 19 dual-port 360 kW chargers and six single-dispenser 360 kW chargers. Forum said this will enable simultaneous charging for up to 44 trucks.