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As Energy Reliability Concerns Mount, Material Handling Professionals Urged to “Prepare with Propane”

Oct 02, 2025

As concern for energy stability surges nationwide, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) celebrates National Propane Day by encouraging material handling professionals to explore propane as a reliable, on-site energy solution that can support greater peace of mind in uncertain times.October 7 marks the fourth annual National Propane Day, and this year’s theme, “Prepare with Propane,” is a reminder of propane’s dependability when other systems may fail…

Renewable Propane Delivers Clean Energy Without the Wait

Dec 29, 2025

With lower emissions and proven reliability, it’s the ready-now solution for cleaner port operations.As demand for cleaner energy grows, port authorities and terminal operators face the challenge of finding environmentally friendly options without increasing budgets or sacrificing productivity…

Renewable Propane Delivers Clean Energy Without the Wait

Dec 15, 2025

With lower emissions and proven reliability, it’s the ready-now solution for cleaner port operationsAs demand for cleaner energy grows, port authorities and terminal operators face the challenge of finding environmentally friendly options without increasing budgets or sacrificing productivity…

PERC Reminds Material Handling Professionals to Prepare Propane Fleets for Winter Weather

Dec 09, 2025

As winter comes into full swing, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is reminding material handling professionals to take proactive steps to ensure propane-powered equipment is ready for the colder months ahead.“Ports, warehouses…

At Ports, Propane Powers More than Vehicles

Nov 19, 2025

From EV charging to shore power, propane infrastructure offers a suite of capabilitiesEnergy reliability is critical at ports, and while propane power has traditionally been associated with equipment like forklifts and terminal tractors, its role at ports is rapidly expanding into new areas…

Fueling the Future of Ports: Cost Savings and Resilience as Propane’s Proven Edge

Oct 14, 2025

Ports across the U.S. are learning a critical lesson: depending solely on government grants or an increasingly unstable electric grid is no longer enough to keep operations running smoothly. There’s a smarter, more cost-effective solution already proving its worth on the ground - propane…

DOT Announces New Funding as Ports Prioritize Propane-Powered Equipment

Jul 29, 2025

As U.S. ports face their annual surge in pre-holiday inventory arrivals, many are relying on propane-powered equipment to stay efficient, resilient, and cost effective. This surge in port activity comes just as the U.S. Department of Transportation…

PERC Celebrates Earth Day by Promoting Propane’s Role in Cutting Emissions

Apr 16, 2025

This Earth Day, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is highlighting propane and renewable propane as key solutions for cutting emissions and delivering reliable energy amid global sustainability efforts. As a safe, clean, and readily…

ENERGY INSIGHT: Whatever the Weather, Propane Keeps Ports Moving

Dec 11, 2024

How propane offers unmatched reliability and resiliency when severe weather strikesPorts are critical hubs for global trade and shipping logistics, and they can’t afford to slow down due to extreme weather events. Especially in the Northern U…

Propane Can Help Ports Meet Emissions Goals

Dec 04, 2024

Ports can’t afford to slow down, and stricter environmental regulations and emissions standards are pushing port authorities to balance operational efficiency with reducing their carbon footprint. By replacing traditional gas and diesel as an energy source…

PERC Pushes for Propane Adoption in Material Handling Applications

Oct 23, 2024

In celebration of Clean Energy Month, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has highlighted propane’s role as a clean energy source for material handling applications.Propane produces 52% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than an equivalent amount of U…

LPG ‘Pre-fit’ Option for WinGD X-DF-A

Oct 16, 2024

WinGD introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG), a ‘pre-fit’ solution that could be of interest to vessels under construction for the anticipated global trade in ammonia…

How Propane Can Help Ports Meet Emissions Goals

Oct 15, 2024

Ports can’t afford to slow down, and stricter environmental regulations and emissions standards are pushing port authorities to balance operational efficiency with reducing their carbon footprint. By replacing traditional gas and diesel as an energy source…

Got Propane?

Apr 11, 2024

As maritime, port and terminal operators embark on the path toward a reduced emission future, the Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) Jim Bunsey states the case for adding propane to the mix: American-sources, plentiful and increasingly renewable and ‘green’.

Getting Started with Propane: Port-Side Refueling & Storage

Dec 14, 2023

Emissions regulations continue to become more stringent for ports, pushing more port authorities and terminal operators away from diesel and gasoline and toward alternative energy sources like propane. Capable of powering essential port applications like yard tractors…

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