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North Carolina funds 16 public transportation projects

By Melina Druga  |   July 23, 2026   |   Maritime

The North Carolina Department of Transportation's Integrated Mobility Division announced on July 21 it funded 16 Coordinated Public Transportation projects statewide that will expand public transporta...

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Port Houston reports 17 percent trade growth, citing strong export demand

By Melina Druga  |   July 22, 2026   |   Maritime

Total trade throughout the Houston Ship Channel region grew by 17 percent through May. The increase is attributed to a 23 percent increase in exports. "The Houston Ship Channel region continues to de...

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USDOT announces $2B into new military ships

By Liz Carey  |   July 21, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation will spend $2 billion to build two new military ships at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard, officials said recently. Using funding from the Working Families Tax Cut ...

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Kentucky secures grants for transportation upgrades

By Liz Carey  |   July 10, 2026   |   Investment

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said his state has been awarded three grants totaling $73 million for transportation infrastructure upgrades. The funding will support increases to designated truck park...

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Washington State Ferries expects 400,000 passengers over Fourth of July holiday

By Melina Druga  |   July 2, 2026   |   Maritime

Washington State Ferries (WSF), the largest ferry system in the United States, expects approximately 400,000 passengers during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, July 2 through July 6. The holiday co...

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U.S. Transportation Department to award $626.7M in grants

By Melina Druga  |   June 12, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation will be awarding $626.7 million in Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects program funds. Funding will support projects that boost supply c...

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Construction of JAXPORT new vehicle berth reaches midway point

By Melina Druga  |   June 5, 2026   |   City

Construction of Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal’s new vehicle berth, Berth 21 recently reached the 50 percent completion mark. The berth is designed to in...

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Port executives say ports face $6.7B cargo equipment upgrade costs over five years

By Liz Carey  |   June 2, 2026   |   Featured

According to a new survey, U.S. ports need billions in near-term capital investments to maintain their efficiency and global competitiveness. The survey of 25 senior port and terminal executives b...

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Sarah McCoy tapped as next Port of Virginia CEO

By Melina Druga  |   May 12, 2026   |   Maritime

The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) board of commissioners have selected Sarah McCoy to serve as Port of Virginia CEO. She has served as interim CEO and executive director since January. “We spoke...

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MARAD launches small modular nuclear reactors initiative

By Melina Druga  |   May 11, 2026   |   Federal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking information to support the development of a recently launched initiative that will build scalable, repeatable, commercially viable, system-centric, small...

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Port Authority of Guam awarded $59.6M MARAD grant

By Melina Druga  |   May 6, 2026   |   Federal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently awarded the Port Authority of Guam a $59.6 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant to improve cargo capacity. The Port of Guam pla...

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MARAD investing $774M in port infrastructure projects

By Melina Druga  |   April 30, 2026   |   Federal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently awarded 37 projects $774 million in Port Infrastructure Development Program grants. The program provides funding to modernize ports, strengthen supply c...

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Maritime Administration awards Alaska $115.4M for port projects

By Melina Druga  |   April 24, 2026   |   Federal

The Maritime Administration recently awarded seven Alaska projects more than $115.4 million in Port Infrastructure Development Program grants. The program awards grants based on safety, efficiency, po...

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FTA to invest $657M into ferry services, infrastructure

By Melina Druga  |   April 8, 2026   |   Federal

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will invest $657 million in ferry services and infrastructure through three grant programs. The Passenger Ferry Grant Program provides funding to assist in ...

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PennDOT accepting proposals for transportation public-private partnerships

By Liz Carey  |   April 6, 2026   |   Air

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said its Office of Public-Private Partnerships is accepting proposals for transportation projects through April 30. The submission window appli...

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MARAD investing $35M though Shipyard Grant Program

By Melina Druga  |   April 2, 2026   |   Federal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently opened the application period for the Small Shipyard Grant Program. This round will award $35 million. Applications are due May 11. The program prov...

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USDOT to invest $13M into marine highway infrastructure

By Liz Carey  |   April 1, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced that it would provide funds to 11 marine highway projects in seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. MARAD...

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USDOT investing nearly $500M into American ports

By Liz Carey  |   March 30, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced it would invest nearly $500 million to revitalize American ports, shipyards and maritime capabilities. Officials...

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California assembly member calls for $1B investment in ports

By Melina Druga  |   March 27, 2026   |   Investment

California Assembly member Mike Gipson (D-Carson) believes the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget should include $1 billion and a coordinated investment strategy to support the state’s 11 deepwater p...

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New Georgia Inland Port will serve more than 300 manufacturers

By Liz Carey  |   March 26, 2026   |   Maritime

Georgia Ports Authority’s new inland port in Gainesville will strengthen the northeastern part of the state’s attractiveness to manufacturers. The new port, which opens on May 4, 2026, is expe...

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