Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the end of April as an “ambitious” tentative timeline for the restoration for safe navigation in and out of the Port… Read More
Legislative/Regulatory
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released for public comment the first-ever comprehensive guidelines for the nation’s levees. Stakeholders, tribes, community members and others are encouraged to… Read More
The Coast Guard released a marine safety information bulletin March 21 dealing with fees for Coast Guard inspected towing vessels and those using the TSMS option. MSIB 02-24… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden has directed a “whole of government” response to the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore. “I’ve directed… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new milestone when its first-of-its-kind supply chain initiative began publishing data on inland freight hubs to provide members with an enhanced… Read More
Washington, D.C.–Inland waterways would receive $930 million in operation and maintenance work included in President Joe Biden’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2025. With an emphasis… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The House of Representatives easily passed a six-bill appropriation package that includes fiscal year (FY) 2024 funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Maritime Administration. Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission equipment and infrastructure, tackle the climate crisis and improve air quality at… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden and his administration announced actions to beef up cybersecurity at U.S. ports, provide secure cranes made in America and invest $20 billion over five years… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Biden administration said it “strongly opposes” passage of a House bill targeting its pause on pending applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement… Read More