On March 11, 2026, the British Columbia government announced the acceleration of a project to deploy hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks at the Port of Prince Rupert. This initiative, which revitalizes a clean technology pilot first introduced in 2024, is part of a provincial effort to test new solutions in busy trade areas to reduce pollution from large freight vehicles.
The pilot project is being delivered through a provincial technology program from Innovate BC called the Integrated Marketplace. Local company Gat Leedm Logistics—the largest supplier of drayage services to the port—will operate the trucks for their daily work moving goods around the docks.
These vehicles use a system created by Hydra Energy that allows engines to run on a mix of hydrogen and diesel. This technology is designed to reduce the amount of traditional fuel needed for heavy loads without losing the power required for industrial hauling.
The Prince Rupert Port Authority is partnering on the project to see how hydrogen can work for heavy transport in the region. By using this fuel, the port aims to lower emissions and improve air quality for the local community while moving cargo more sustainably.
