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WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $12.6 million in grants to nine marine highway projects across the Nation under the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). The funding will help address supply chain disruptions, enhance the...
New Resources Will Allow Agency to Optimize Support of America’s Inland Waterways
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will establish a new, dedicated Gateway office in Paducah, KY. Gateway...
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byThe Honorable Elaine L. ChaoSecretary, U.S. Department of TransportationMaritime Administration Annual Awards CeremonyWashington, DCWednesday, December 13, 2017
Thank you, Admiral Buzby, for that very kind introduction. And also...
WASHINGTON –Secretary Elaine L. Chao has sworn in Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby, USN, Ret. as the Administrator of the Maritime Administration. Prior to his appointment, Admiral Buzby served as president of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA), a global association of...
Departure of the CAPE BORDA Marks the Completion of the Consent Decree
Maritime Administration Executive Director Joel Szabat joined federal, state and local officials and environmental groups today to mark the completion of an agreement to remove 57 non-retention vessels...
Grants Increase Production Efficiency and Support a Highly Skilled Workforce
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the availability of $9.8 million in Federal funding to support capital improvements and...
Transfer Supports the Development of Expanded Port Facilities
LONG BEACH, Calif. –Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen joined State and local leaders today to commemorate the transfer of 125 acres of property in Long Beach, California to the City of Long Beach...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 29 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC is comprised of leaders from commercial...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $4.9 million in grants to support capital improvements at nine small shipyards located throughout the United States. Provided through the Small Shipyard Grant Program, the funding supports...
Secretary Foxx Designates Three Marine Highway Projects. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has designated three new Marine Highway Projects. The Mississippi River, previously designated as the M-55, will serve as the primary route for the Baton Rouge-New Orleans Shuttle project. ...