Port of Long Beach, trucker launch Zero-Emission corridor to Mexico

The Port of Long Beach has officially recognized Bali Express Services for establishing a Green Truck Corridor to facilitate cargo movement between Southern California and Mexico using clean energy vehicles. This initiative targets a critical 125-mile trade route, supporting the nearly 90% of U.S.-Mexico land trade that is transported via truck. For the freight sector, this move signals a growing commitment to decarbonizing international cross-border logistics through the adoption of electric and compressed natural gas technologies.

The Port of Long Beach and Mexican consulate officials recently commemorated Bali Express Services for its commitment to a 125-mile Green Truck Corridor connecting the Southern California gateway to Mexico. Port Chief Executive Noel Hacegaba emphasized the importance of the project, noting that U.S.-Mexico trade reached a record $873 billion in 2025, with approximately 90% of that volume moving over land, primarily via truck. This initiative is designed to foster cleaner air along one of the busiest international trade routes in North America.

Bali Express Services currently utilizes a mixed fleet of 32 compressed natural gas (CNG) and six electric battery (EV) trucks to move cargo between Long Beach, San Diego County, and Mexico. Company director Juan Baez stated that the carrier intends to significantly expand these operations by securing an additional 20 CNG and 20 EV trucks this year, a procurement plan that includes Tesla Semi units. The company has established a long-term sustainability target to transition to a fully zero-emissions fleet of more than 350 trucks by 2040.

The environmental impact of Bali’s green operations over the last year is estimated to be equivalent to removing 1,930 vehicles from the road. Due to these efforts, the company is one of 43 businesses eligible for the port’s Zero-Emission Truck Early Leaders Award, which recognizes early adopters of clean technology at marine terminals. This project follows a similar memorandum of understanding signed in May between the port, The Wonderful Company, and Lincoln Transportation Services to create a 150-mile green corridor serving California’s Central Valley.