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Key Bridge fix could have cost $9B; Maryland GOP leader urges revised funding

MD, United States

By Ben Mause WASHINGTON — Rep. Andy Harris said on Monday that the cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge was expected to nearly double the previous $5 billion estimate before the project’s main contractor was let go. Now, he’s urging the federal government to reconsider funding as delays continue. A fiscal conservative and… Read More

DOT’s Record $774M Port Funding Round Could Mark Peak Before IIJA Expires

United States

By Bryan Gottlieb The U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Maritime Administration on April 28 awarded about $774 million for port projects nationwide, advancing a construction pipeline spanning marine structures, rail connections, container yards and cargo-handling systems. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the investments are aimed at strengthening freight movement and economic resilience. “U.S. ports keep our grocery store… Read More

Sparrows Point terminal breaks ground for major Baltimore port expansion

MD, United States

Leaders broke ground at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal on Friday morning, marking the start of construction for one of the biggest projects in the Port of Baltimore’s history. Source

Santa Cruz Harbor dredging season concluded on April 29, 2026

CA, United States

The 2025-26 dredging season concluded on April 29, 2026. Kudos to the dredge crew for a successful dredging season! Prior to transiting the entrance, mariners are still advised to check tide and weather conditions, view the entrance sounding online, and know what your vessel draws. Entrance soundings will be updated periodically during the offseason and… Read More

Trump Administration’s Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy Announces $790 million Investment in American Ports

United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) invested $774 million into American ports to strengthen our supply chain and restore U.S. maritime dominance. The 37 projects receiving awards are at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. “U.S. ports keep our grocery store shelves stocked, our energy supply chains resilient,… Read More

Huge Project at Port Newark Part of Billion Dollar Expansion of Nations Busiest Port

NY, United States

The Port Authority’s New York and New Jersey ports handled more cargo bound for stores and warehouses in March than any other port in the nation. If it is a product that consumers buy, drive, wear or eat — those items likely arrived by ship at the port. Port Newark Container Terminal unveiled a $100… Read More

Port of Houston Awarded $48 million from Marad Grant for Bayport Terminal Expansion & Enhancements

TX, United States

Port Houston has been awarded a $48 million federal grant to support the construction of a new container yard and the installation of a new exit gate at the Bayport Container Terminal. These projects, part of Port Houston’s Strategic Terminal Operations & Resilience Measures (STORM) application, are designed to accommodate forecasted growth in goods movement… Read More

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests Nearly $800 Million into American Ports to Strengthen Supply Chains

United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) invested $774 million into American ports to strengthen our supply chain and restore U.S. maritime dominance. The 37 projects receiving awards are at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. “U.S. ports keep our grocery store shelves stocked, our energy supply chains resilient,… Read More

Reps Garamendi, Brownley, & Sens Schiff, Padilla Announce +$22M for Ports of Richmond and Hueneme Upgrades

DC, United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) joined U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-CA), along with Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), to announce more than $22 million in federal funding through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) for the Port of Richmond in Contra Costa County and the Port of Hueneme in Ventura… Read More

Maryland Secures $39.7 Million to Boost Baltimore Port’s Container Capacity and Jobs

MD, United States

Federal and state officials have announced nearly $40 million in funding to expand the Tradepoint Atlantic freight terminal, aiming to increase capacity by 70% and create over 8,000 jobs, enhancing Baltimore’s role in regional and global trade. Federal officials and Maryland lawmakers have secured nearly $39.7 million in fresh support for a major freight expansion at Tradepoint Atlantic, a project they say could reshape… Read More

JaxPort board approves $1.5 million rehabilitation of Blount Island berths

FL, United States

By Joe Lister Three berths at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s Blount Island Marine Terminal facilities are set for upgrades following approval of $1.5 million in funding for the project. On April 27, the seven-member JaxPort board unanimously approved a contract with Jacksonville-based Taylor Engineering Inc. to rehabilitate berths 30 through 32 on Blount Island. The project… Read More

Port of Long Beach Appoints Cesar Larios as Construction Head

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach has named longtime Port engineer Cesar Larios to lead the Harbor Department’s Construction Management Division. The Construction Management Division, part of the Port’s Engineering Services Bureau, oversees the construction phase of projects from start to finish. Larios joined the Port in August 2006 as a Construction Manager and worked his… Read More

Key Bridge contract canceled: Gov. Wes Moore’s ‘fastest moving’ claim tested

MD, United States

HAWKINS POINT, Md. (WBFF) — Maryland’s plan to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge hit a major setback Tuesday, as state officials abruptly canceled a key construction contract, undercutting Gov. Wes Moore’s repeated claim that the project was the nation’s “fastest-moving” large infrastructure effort. The decision to off-ramp contractor Kiewit Infrastructure Co. from the project’s… Read More

PhilaPort Board Selects Rich Lazer as Next Executive Director and CEO

PA, United States

Philadelphia, April 21, 2026 — The Board of Directors of PhilaPort has selected Rich Lazer as the next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of PhilaPort, ushering in a new chapter for one of America’s fastest-growing ports. Lazer will succeed Jeff Theobald, who announced his retirement in December after a decade of transformative leadership. Lazer is… Read More

Panama Canal Meets Rising Demand

Panama

The Panama Canal recorded an increase in transits and tonnage during the first half of Fiscal Year 2026, along with greater demand for its reservation system, reflecting the evolving dynamics of international maritime trade. These developments were shared during a market update hosted by Anna Milne, Managing Director of Emerging Markets Corporate Research at Bank… Read More

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