The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $13.28 million to 11 projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program.
The funding supports both public and private partners in developing marine-based supply chains, including waste transport in Oregon and barge dock improvements in Pennsylvania, with a focus on supply chain resilience.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said: “Investing in marine highways will strengthen the Great Lakes economy and other regional communities. We’ll deliver jobs, provide a boost for local industries, and strengthen the infrastructure our economy relies on.”
MARAD Administrator Steve Carmel added: “The marine highway programme is a vital opportunity to expand the nation’s freight capacity. By fully integrating our navigable waterways into the national transportation system, we keep the American economy moving forward.”
The U.S. Marine Highway network spans 27,139 miles across 41 states, Washington, D.C., and all five U.S. territories, with 35 designated routes supporting critical supply chains, maritime workforce development, and national infrastructure.
Projects are subject to Buy America, Build America provisions under the Trump Administration’s America First agenda.
By shifting freight from congested roads and railways to inland and coastal waterways, the programme aims to enhance logistics efficiency while reducing pressure on land-based transport networks.
For more information:
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration – https://www.transportation.gov/
