The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced it has awarded $19.6 million as part of the Small Shipyard Grant Program to 24 shipyards in 19 states. Read More
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Washington, D.C.—A divided House Appropriations Committee advanced its final spending bill for fiscal year 2023 that provides $987 million for the Maritime Administration. That includes $300 million for… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The House Appropriations Committee easily advanced its Energy and Water bill for fiscal year 2023 that boosts funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by $545 million. Read More
Washington, D.C.—Major shipping reform legislation to ease supply chain challenges, fight inflation and make the maritime industry fairer and more transparent easily won final congressional approval and headed… Read More
The global effort to decarbonize the maritime sector must take an “all of the above” approach in looking at decarbonization solutions—and alternative fuels. That was the consensus… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced another $234.3 million has been added to boost the nation’s port infrastructure as President Joe Biden sharpens his focus on supply chain stresses… Read More
One of the factors affecting consumer prices is a persistent labor shortage across all transportation modes. A December report by global consultant McKinsey noted, “The transportation and logistics sector… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced the designation of a new marine highway route, two new marine highway projects and a project designation extension to benefit supply chains in… Read More
Inland and coastal ports and terminals are the convergence points for cargoes moving into and out of the United States, the on- and off-ramps for the nation’s inland waterway… Read More
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brought tremendous opportunities for ports, but a somewhat constrained time window to take advantage of them. The deadline for this year’s competitive Port… Read More
