Troy Collard of PACECO discussed the progress and challenges in deploying the first fuel cell hybrid RTG crane at the Port of Los Angeles. The crane, manufactured by Mitsui E&S in Japan, runs on fuel-cell hydrogen technology, achieving zero emissions without the need to connect to the electric grid. One of the key challenges highlighted was the limited supply of hydrogen, which is currently expensive. However, plans are in place to produce hydrogen locally to support zero-emission port initiatives in California. Collard mentioned that hydrogen refueling is a significant issue due to safety concerns and the current operational limitations. Initiatives like mobile refueling systems and hydrogen gas production facilities are being implemented to address these challenges. The US Department of Energy's plan to invest in hydrogen hubs and the development of regulations for testing and certifying hydrogen refueling stations in California indicate a growing government push towards advancing hydrogen technology. In Europe, HHLA is testing hydrogen at a public refueling station in Hamburg to supply heavy goods vehicles, showcasing a global effort towards utilizing green hydrogen in port operations.