Latest United States News
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Stantec and AECOM Secure Contract for US Navy Shipyard Modernisation
Stantec and AECOM have secured a contract to support the modernisation of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine.
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Seaspan to Supply Icebreaker Design for U.S. Coast Guard ASC Programme
Seaspan Shipyards has signed agreements with Bollinger Shipyards and Rauma to supply its Icebreaker design for the U.S. Coast Guard.
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US: MARAD to Take Oversight of Deepwater Port Licensing
The US DOT Maritime Administration (MARAD) is set to take on oversight of deepwater port licensing from the US Coast Guard (USCG).
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PANYNJ Approves $45bn Capital Plan with Continued Investment in Maritime Infrastructure
The PANYNJ has approved a 45 billion USD capital plan, confirming continued investment in maritime infrastructure.
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Port Canaveral Named Busiest Cruise Port in the World
Port Canaveral has been named the busiest cruise port in the world following a record-breaking 8.6 million passenger movements in 2025.
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ABB to Power Hybrid-Electric Vessels for Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries has selected ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion systems for its first two 160-auto ferries.
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NYCEDC Sets Out Master Plan for a Modernised Manhattan Cruise Terminal
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a Master Plan for the renewal of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
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Port of Seattle Approves 2026 Budget for Maritime Investment
The Port of Seattle has approved its 2026 operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan, outlining investment in maritime facilities.
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PANYNJ $45 Billion Capital Plan to Invest in Seaport Infrastructure
PANYNJ's proposed 45 billion USD capital plan for 2026–2035 aims to modernise and expand the region’s transport infrastructure.
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NJ TRANSIT Seeks Tenant for Restored Hoboken Ferry Terminal
NJ TRANSIT has begun the process of identifying a lead tenant for the newly restored Lackawanna Ferry Terminal at Hoboken Terminal.
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New Orleans RTA Approves Contract to Renovate Algiers Ferry Terminal
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has approved a 9.5 million USD contract to renovate the Algiers Ferry Terminal.
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$35.9 Million Loan Pledged for Port of Longview Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion Project
Sean P. Duffy has announced a loan of up to $35.9 million for Phase 1 of the Port of Longview's Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion project.
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Massachusetts to Explore Potential New Regional Ferry Services
MassDOT and MBTA have launched a the Water Transportation Study to examine potential new regional ferry services along Massachusetts' coast.
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Candela P-12 Electric Ferry Designated as Key Environmental Project
FlyTahoe's Candela P-12 electric ferry has been designated as a 'key environmental improvement project' in Lake Tahoe's Transportation Plan.
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US DOT Announces $175 Million in Funding for Ferry Boat Program
The US Department of Transport has announced a new funding injection of $175 million for the FHWA's Ferry Boat Program.
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US DOT Awards $8.75 Million to Small Shipyards
The US DOT has awarded 8.75 million USD in funding to 17 small shipyards across 12 states to support the domestic maritime sector.
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US: MARAD Designates 848 New Miles of Navigable Waterways
The MARAD has now designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 additional sponsors for the USMHP.
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New Orleans RTA Trials Late-Night Ferry Services
The New Orleans RTA, in collaboration with LabMar Ferry Services has introduced a pilot programme to extend evening ferry services.
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Davie Advances American Shipbuilding Expansion with Planned Acquisition of Gulf Copper’s Texas Shipyards
Davie announced its intention to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation.
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Broad Collaborative Releases Roadmap to Phase Out Port-Related Truck Emissions
Puget Sound Zero Emission Truck Collaborative releases the Decarbonizing Drayage Roadmap to 2050, a strategy to guide the transition to zero…