The $29.05 million Department of Transportation Maritime Administration project grant will fund multimodal infrastructure investments across three ports in Illinois and Missouri. At the America's Central Port District in Granite City, Illinois, the award will support approximately 2,050 linear feet of new railroad track, a new terminal access roadway, a new belt system, and barge loading system replacement. At the St. Louis Port Authority in Missouri, projects include around 7,300 linear feet of...
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 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 Stockton Port District received a $12,035,597 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823) to improve the port's lead track infrastructure. The project involves replacing approximately 13,400 feet of existing rail, realigning curves, upgrading 30 turnouts, improving drainage, and regrading tracks. These enhancements will bolster the safety, efficiency, and reliability of freight rail...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (CFDA 11.307 - Economic Adjustment Assistance) provides $1,928,000.00 to the America's Central Port District in Madison County, Illinois to expand freight handling capacity at the port's Madison Harbor facility. The funding will support the construction of two new agriculture product storage bins and a conveyor system, which will increase the port's export capacity and enhance regional economic...
The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $947,209 Project Grant to America's Central Port District through the United States Marine Highway Grants program (CFDA 20.816). The grant will support implementation of designated Marine Highway projects from January 2021 through March 2025 to mitigate landside congestion and expand transportation options in Mitchell, Illinois. Specifically, the funding will enable America's Central Port District to realize public benefits and...
This federal Project Grant award from the Maritime Administration (CFDA 20.933 National Infrastructure Investments) provides $39,277,624 to the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department to construct a four-lane grade-separated roadway over the Port of Los Angeles mainline rail tracks. The project will eliminate a significant truck access impediment to an important container terminal support facility on Terminal Island, improving economic competitiveness and safety by eliminating automobile crossings...
This $15,793,921 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823), will enable the City of Milwaukee to expand the capacity of its port to handle the movement of grain and feed commodities. The key project components include: Construction of two 70-foot diameter, 125-135 foot tall concrete grain storage silos with a total capacity of approximately 9,000 metric tons. Purchase 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 Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $57.6 million Project Grant to the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements federal grant program. The grant will fund rehabilitation of a bridge to return it to a state of good repair, increasing efficiency of freight and passenger rail operations on the regional and national rail network while reducing operations and maintenance costs. Work under the...