Marine highways – Professional Mariner

30 Mar

Eleven projects in seven states receive marine highway funds

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Marine highways, Ports, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Thursday announced that it was investing $13.2 million in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding will support public and private partners in developing supply chains on marine highway routes – including the transportation of waste in Oregon and the improvement of barge docks in…

24 May

$4.8 million available for marine highway projects

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Marine highways, Ports, shipping, Tugboats and towing

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) recently announced a notice of funding opportunity making $4.8 million available in fiscal year 2024 funds through the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The USMHP funds projects that increase the movement of freight on America’s navigable waterways. Where water-based transport is available, it provides the most efficient, effective and sustainable option for freight…