US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a 498 million USD investment that aims to modernise ports across America.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD)’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) will deliver funding to 35 projects across 19 states.
Funded projects will include:
- 50,593,488 USD to the City of Whittier in Alaska to replace the DeLong Dock, install a seasonal floating dock and a new dock manager building, and acquire three pedestal cranes alongside an integrated tug and barge
- 30,750,000 USD to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to physically harden the liquid bulk terminal, widen the slip to accommodate larger ships, and strengthen the port’s resilience to maintain critical fuel operations during severe weather
- 698,750 USD to the Rockport Harbor in Rockport, Maine, to upgrade commercial seafood infrastructure by constructing a 20 x 30-foot fixed timber pier–complete with 12 timber piles, marine-grade connectors, and a vessel fendering system–to streamline vessel-to-truck product transfers
- 10,161,985 USD to Red Wing Port Authority in Red Wing, Minnesota, to reconstruct its barge loading system, conveyors, electric winch, and dust collection systems–increasing cargo throughput and elevating loadout infrastructure above the Mississippi River floodplain
- 11,250,000 USD to North Carolina State Ports Authority-MHC in Moorehead City, North Carolina, to construct a 75-foot inland pile-supported concrete deck for heavy-lift cargo, install a new crane rail and dual on-dock rail extensions, and deploy Smart Harbor Pilot Program security system and Optical Character Recognition tracking software
- 9,412,500 USD to Port Freeport in Freeport, Texas, to replace a 25-year-old bulk rice loader, install a rack system in the rice storage shed, and move the southern wall of the shed to expand berthing space
- 7,153,376 USD to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority in Corpus Christi, Texas, to purchase a digital twin model, multi-modal sensing hardware, and software programming resources including, survey-grade LiDAR, multibeam and side-scan SONAR, high-definition cameras, and transponders to deliver continuous situational awareness across pipeline, rail, roadway, and waterway infrastructure
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said:The strength of our nation’s economy is directly tied to the state of our ports.
This nearly half-billion-dollar investment will deliver critical upgrades to ports across America so we can enhance supply chains, lower shipping costs, and create good-paying jobs for hardworking Americans. Under President Trump, America’s maritime dominance is coming back stronger than ever.
The PIDP aims to modernise America’s ports whilst strengthening supply chains, helping to reduce time and costs for shippers and driving down the cost of goods for American families.
