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Port Of Corpus Christi To Explore Nuclear Technology Port Of Corpus Christi To Explore Nuclear Technology U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy was joined on August 19 by Maritime Administrator Stephen M. Carmel, U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (R-Texas) and leaders from Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi to kick off a new partnership focused on small modular reactor technology for maritime applications. By testing the latest innovations in SMRs, the department hopes to help revitalize U.S. shipbuilding, cut fuel costs and restore America’s maritime dominance. Duffy and Carmel were joined by Port of Corpus Christi CEO Kent Britton and Commission Chairman Gabe Guerra for the MOU signing. Through the Memorandum of Cooperation, MarAd and the Port of Corpus Christi agreed to work together to explore opportunities to advance maritime energy systems, including through the potential integration of SMR technologies, resilient port microgrids, shoreside power architecture, infrastructure capable of supporting emerging vessel propulsion concepts and related workforce development opportunities. This is the second agreement the Department of Transportation has signed since Duffy launched the SMR initiative in May. As the United States’ largest port for petroleum exports and a national leader in liquefied natural gas shipments, the Port of Corpus Christi is a major gateway for American energy. The port has seen an 81 percent increase in LNG exports since 2022. “Small modular reactors have the potential to reshape America’s maritime sector, lower shipping costs, and bolster our supply chains,” Duffy said. “I’m thrilled that the Port of Corpus Christi is embracing this exciting partnership with the Trump administration to ensure the United States leads the way in innovation. Maritime dominance starts with rebuilding America’s fleet with this state-of-the-art technology.” “This agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi demonstrates that the leading energy port in the nation understands the significance of this technology,” Carmel said. “SMR integration has the potential to drive down costs and guarantee that our critical Gulf Coast maritime supply chains remain resilient against any contingency, from extreme weather to power grid disruptions, while training the next generation of high-skilled American mariners.” “The Trump administration has long recognized the important role of the Port of Corpus Christi in reclaiming America’s energy dominance,” Cloud said. “Small modular reactor technology has the potential to power port operations, support the broader industrial complex and advance maritime propulsion capabilities in ways that will benefit the entire Gulf Coast and the nation. I appreciate Secretary Duffy’s work in ensuring America continues to lead in energy innovation.” “With this agreement, the Port of Corpus Christi affirms its commitment to work with the administration to promote innovation in the U.S. maritime sector in support of our nation’s storied maritime industrial base and the communities around the world that depend upon it,” said Jeff Pollack, chief strategy and innovation officer for the port. In June, the Trump administration signed an agreement to establish the nation’s first testing area for nuclear-powered vessels with the Port of Long Beach.

Port Of Corpus Christi To Explore Nuclear Technology

August 21, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy was joined on August 19 by Maritime Administrator Stephen M. Carmel, U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (R-Texas) and leaders from Texas’ Port of… Read More

Mount Vernon Wins Site Honor An aerial view shows the 544-acre Mount Vernon megamodal site within Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon in Posey County, Ind. The site, which offers barge, rail and highway access and is located within a foreign trade zone, recently earned a Silver designation through REDI Sites, the Site Selectors Guild’s national site-readiness program. The property is zoned for industrial use and can accommodate manufacturing, energy, logistics and advanced supply chain development. (Photo courtesy of Ports of Indiana)

Mount Vernon Wins Site Honor

August 21, 2026

The Ports of Indiana and the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) announced August 13 that the 544-acre Mount Vernon megamodal site has earned a Silver designation through REDI Sites… Read More

Fitch Upgrades Alabama Port Authority Bonds To A-

August 14, 2026

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Alabama Port Authority’s docks facilities revenue bonds from BBB+ to A-, with a stable outlook, citing strong debt service coverage, moderate leverage, disciplined… Read More

Corps, Port Freeport Mark Channel Milestone

July 31, 2026

The Galveston Engineer District, in partnership with Port Freeport, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 28 to recognize the deepening of the Freeport Harbor Channel in Texas, making it the… Read More

Paducah Nears Completion Of Riverfront Park Lettering spelling out “Port of Paducah” faces the river at the newly renovated Shultz Park in Paducah, Ky. The park was funded in large part by a $10.4 million federal BUILD grant. Construction is expected to wrap up this month. (Photo courtesy of the city of Paducah)

Paducah Nears Completion Of Riverfront Park

July 31, 2026

The city of Paducah, Ky., is nearing completion on its new riverboat excursion pier and a complete reimagining of its riverfront park. The project is being completed as… Read More

BUILD Grant Helps Plan Central Louisiana Port Growth

July 17, 2026

A federal grant award is helping the Central Louisiana Regional Port plan for its next 20 years in business. The port recently received $722,400 from the… Read More

Port Of Corpus Christi Sets Quarterly, First-Half Cargo Records

July 17, 2026

Port of Corpus Christi customers moved a record 55.8 million tons of cargo through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel during the second quarter of 2026, surpassing the previous quarterly… Read More

Gulfport Harbor Study Advances To Congressional Review

July 17, 2026

Lt. Gen. William H. Graham, 56th chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Gulfport Harbor Navigation Study Chief’s Report June 23,… Read More

Brownsville, Texas, Picked For Port Alpha Next Generation Shipyard A rendering of Port Alpha, Saronic's next-generation shipyard coming to Brownsville, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Saronic)

Brownsville, Texas, Picked For Port Alpha Next Generation Shipyard

July 17, 2026

Saronic Technologies announced July 16 that it has selected Brownsville, Texas, as the future home of Port Alpha, its next-generation shipyard designed to help restore American maritime strength and… Read More

BUILD Grant To Fund Jeffersonville Port Expansion

July 10, 2026

Ports of Indiana announced July 7 that it has been awarded a $25 million federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant that will support a $32 million… Read More

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