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MarAd Adds 848 Miles To Marine Highway Program A map of the Maritime Administration’s network of Marine Highways. (Courtesy of the U.S. Maritime Administration)

A map of the Maritime Administration’s network of Marine Highways. (Courtesy of the U.S. Maritime Administration)

MarAd Adds 848 Miles To Marine Highway Program

July 11, 2025

Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced July 10 that the Maritime Administration (MarAd) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways under the U.S. Marine Highway Program… Read More

WJ Editorial: Brown Water’s Place At The Table

July 11, 2025

The recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill includes some important maritime provisions that have not gotten as much attention as some other features of it. The bill follows the… Read More

Beyond The ‘Maritime Moment’ With Jennifer Carpenter

May 30, 2025

Jennifer Carpenter is uniquely positioned to participate in and interpret recent conversations about how best to support and revitalize the U.S. merchant marine and domestic shipbuilding capabilities. She joined… Read More