America’s Marine Highway Program

MARAD designates 4 new Marine Highway Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the immediate designation of four new Marine Highway Projects as part of the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). Projects in North Carolina, Alaska, and Puerto Rico will receive these designations. They can now apply for record levels of funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help address supply chain challenges.
 
A Marine Highway Project is a planned service, or expansion of an existing...

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North Carolina ferry system receives DOT Marine Highway Project designation

The Department of Transportation announced today that it has designated the North Carolina Ferry System (NCFS) as a Marine Highway Project, a first for the state of North Carolina. Marine highways are navigable waterways that can be used as alternate options to traditional transportation methods.

“This historic designation will enhance the ability of the North Carolina Ferry System to connect communities and promote economic growth with an efficient, effective, and sustainable water-based...

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Marad announces $9.5 million in grants for America’s Marine Highway Program

At the Port Allen, La., terminal, containers are loaded onto barges and taken to New Orleans where they are put on ships for export. Seacor AMH photo

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (Marad) announced yesterday that it has awarded $9.5 million in grants to eight marine highways projects under the America’s Marine Highway Program. The funding supports the enhancement of navigable waterways and expands existing waterborne freight services in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington and American Samoa

“This federal assistance will provide additional options to...

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Marad makes $9 million in grants available for Marine Highway Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration Thursday announced the availability of $9.5 million in grant funding for the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP).

“Marine highways are an efficient and cost-effective option for moving freight and passengers in America,” Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao said in a statement announcing the grant opportunity.

The AMHP supports the increased use of the nation’s navigable waterways to relieve landside congestion, provides new...

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