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On Monday, DOT officials met with businesses that will be affected by labor disputes to continue their ongoing dialogue about impacts to the supply chain and provide an update on the Administration’s efforts to encourage the parties to negotiate in good faith. Since early summer, DOT’s...
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...
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...
“Today we are celebrating a public-private partnership that is strengtheningAmerica’s Merchant Marine, as well as America’s Armed Forces”
Beaumont, TX - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today welcomed the newest vessel to the Maritime Security...
USMMA Cultural Assessment: Providing a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment for all Midshipmen
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the selection of Logistics Management Institute (LMI) as the contractor to perform an independent cultural...
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...
$50 million in essential infrastructure improvements will create jobs and boost the local economy
PITI, Guam – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced the completion of the Guam Commercial Port Improvement Project. The $50 million project,...
LONG BEACH, Calif. – U.S. Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen and Long Beach Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal today hosted the third of 11 nationwide regional forums on the Beyond Traffic draft framework at Long Beach Convention Center. The Beyond Traffic ...
TIGER Grant Funding Supports Regional and National Economic Growth
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Maritime Administrator Paul ‘Chip’ Jaenichen today joined state and local officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a marine cargo dock at the Port of...