This federal Project Grant award from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the United States Marine Highway Grants program (CFDA 20.816), provides $3,320,000 to the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District (the Port of Morgan City) to procure, deliver, and assemble specialized cargo transloading equipment. The funded equipment includes a minimum 200-ton capacity crane, a minimum 25-ton capacity forklift, and related cargo handling attachments. This equipment will enable the port to...
The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $1,345,000 Project Grant under the United States Marine Highway Grants program (CFDA 20.816) to the Kaskaskia Regional Port District. The grant funds the purchase of 8 shuttle gondola rail cars, which are the final components needed to complete the port's infrastructure expansion to handle 2.25 million tons of new coiled steel cargo and move existing coiled steel cargo to a new laydown yard. The project period extends from...
This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration under the United States Marine Highway Grants (CFDA 20.816) program will fund the procurement of two "Buy America" compliant reach stackers for the Port of Beaumont's container-on-barge service operating between the Ports of Beaumont and Houston. The $2,552,407 grant will enable the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas to acquire the primary cargo handling...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration under the United States Marine Highway Grants program (CFDA 20.816) will provide $3,590,518 to the Helena-West Helena-Phillips County Port Authority to fund critical equipment and infrastructure improvements at the Helena Harbor. The award will support three key components: 1) engineering and design for upgrades to the container laydown area and access roadway, as well as project management and...
The Maritime Administration awarded America's Central Port District $1,268,800 under the United States Marine Highway Grants program (CFDA 20.816) on January 14, 2021 to support the DOCUMENTED VESSELS AND PORT AND LANDSIDE project through March 20, 2025. This Formula Grant aims to mitigate landside congestion and expand transportation options through designated Marine Highway projects. Specifically, the funding will support America's Central Port District in Mitchell, Illinois as it implements...
The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded Tidewater Barge Lines, Inc. a $5.32 million Project Grant under the United States Marine Highway Grants program (CFDA 20.816) to advance projects related to documented vessels. Specifically, grant funds will be used by October 2022 through March 2027 to procure a new barge capable of handling both 40-foot and 48-foot shipping containers. This barge acquisition supports the program's goal of mitigating landside congestion and...
The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded the Port Authority of Guam (PAG) a $9,332,831 project grant under the United States Marine Highway Grants program (CFDA 20.816) to expand the port's fleet of specialized container yard equipment. The grant will fund the purchase of equipment including 2 forty-ton loaded container handlers, 3 ten-ton empty container handlers, 5 five-and-a-half-ton forklifts, 1 boom lift, 9 container yard tractor trailers, and 2 forty-plug...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, under the National Infrastructure Investments (RAISE) program (CFDA 20.933), provides $40,199,768 to the Port of Grays Harbor for two key components at PortMiami: Expanded Intermodal Rail Capacity - This will involve constructing two new 3,200-foot rail tracks, installing a railroad switch, reconstructing the apron area, upgrading stormwater drainage, and acquiring three new electric rubber-tired...
The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $1,014,957 United States Marine Highway Grant (CFDA 20.816) to Seatac Marine Services, LLC on May 7, 2024. The grant will fund the procurement of a Tier 4 or Tier 5 forklift with a 70,000 lb capacity for Seatac Marine's Duwamish River Terminal in Seattle, WA. The new forklift will upgrade the company's cargo handling capabilities, enabling more efficient movement of various freight types including break bulk, heavy lift,...
This $3,320,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (CFDA 20.816 - United States Marine Highway Grants) will fund the procurement, delivery, and assembly of specialized cargo handling equipment for the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (The Port of Morgan City). The award will cover the acquisition of a minimum 200-ton capacity crane, a minimum 25-ton capacity forklift, and related cargo handling attachments. This equipment will enhance...