Pete Buttigieg

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Maritime Administrator Adm. Ann Philips and a host of other leaders and stakeholders gathered at Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal August 4 to celebrate the… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the designation of two new Marine Highway routes as part of the U.S. Marine Highway Program (MHP). Designated by the Maritime Administration, the M-79… Read More

Washington, D.C.—A top official with one of the nation’s largest ports urged Congress to prioritize waterways, ports and other transportation assets critical to the nation’s economy when providing federal infrastructure… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The Senate overwhelmingly voted to give final congressional approval to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 as part of a must-pass annual defense bill. By a vote… Read More

Washington, D.C.—With enough seats decided, both parties chalked up victories in the midterm elections, with Democrats retaining narrow control in the Senate and Republicans flipping the House, again in what… Read More

Washington, D.C.—With historically low water levels along the Mississippi River, the White House convened a virtual meeting with industry leaders and senior government officials who discussed around-the-clock dredging by key… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Leaders of a key House committee are demanding answers from the Biden administration on Jones Act waivers issued for delivery of fuel by foreign vessels to Puerto Rico following… Read More

Washington, D.C.— Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg used a visit to the Port of Tampa, Fla., to kick off a four-day, six-state “Building a Better America Tour.” Buttigieg promoted the recently… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Calling it “one of the most significant laws in our history,” President Joe Biden signed a massive climate, health and tax bill that includes provisions tracked by the maritime… Read More