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Maritime

MARAD designates 2026 Centers of Excellence

By Melina Druga  |   September 10, 2026   |   Federal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently designated 16 more maritime training institutions as 2026 Centers of Excellence, bringing the network to 48 institutions at 87 training facilities in 28 st...

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Study to begin for deepening of North Charleston Terminal

By Melina Druga  |   September 2, 2026   |   Maritime

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, recently signed a feasibility study agreement, the first step toward adding additional depth to North Charles...

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USDOT announces investment in ferry modernization effort

By Liz Carey  |   August 25, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation will make $665 million in investments to modernize the ferry infrastructure. The department announced it had selected 23 projects in 14 states and the United ...

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Pennsylvania to invest nearly $54M into transportation projects

By Liz Carey  |   August 19, 2026   |   Air

Pennsylvania will invest nearly $54 million into highways, bridges, ports, bike and pedestrian trails and aviation projects across the state, Gov. Josh Shapiro said. As part of the Multimodal Tran...

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Pensacola awarded $9M state grant for port expansion

By Melina Druga  |   August 17, 2026   |   City

The state of Florida recently awarded the city of Pensacola a $9 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund grant for infrastructure improvements at the Port of Pensacola that will expand shipbuilding capa...

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USDOT invests $35.1M into small shipyards

By Liz Carey  |   August 17, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) will invest $35.1 million in small shipyards across the country, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. The invest...

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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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