MARAD today announced the award of over $653 million in grants to fund 41 port improvement projects across the U.S under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). That’s down from the $703 million awarded under the program in last year’s PIDP grants.
The PIDP grants are aimed at improving port and related freight infrastructure to meet national freight transportation needs. The program provides planning support, capital funding, and project management assistance to improve capacity and...