The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded a $81,144,870 Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823) grant to the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division. The grant funding will support the following key activities at the Port of Honolulu:
- Upgrades to electrified ship-to-shore cranes, acquisition of new cargo handling equipment, and installation of solar panels to improve the reliability of port operations.
- Implementation of smart gate and security technology to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
- Deployment of an electrical microgrid to improve resilience.
- Development of a facility resiliency plan and a terminal electrification plan in collaboration with local stakeholders.
Additionally, the project includes a sub-grant to Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. to enhance security at the Port of Honolulu through access controls, surveillance systems, and radiation monitoring equipment using a $4,058,176 Port Security Grant Program award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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