Washington, D.C.—So far, the waterways industry has avoided major impacts from the partial government shutdown despite funding lapses at the key departments of Transportation and Homeland Security. “The inland waterways… Read More
Department of Transportation
One of the most encouraging stories of 2018 has been Congress’ bipartisan determination to address infrastructure needs. Once it became clear that infrastructure plans floated by President Trump were unacceptable… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Port projects were among the 91 to share $1.5 billion in BUILD grants announced by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. Chao described the BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development)… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Federal agencies that impact the maritime industry such as the departments of Homeland Security and Transportation joined those that failed to receive their fiscal year 2019 funding under the… Read More
Members of the waterways industry urged the Trump administration to be open and transparent and consider local input on its dramatic proposal to reorganize the federal government, specifically on consolidating… Read More
