U.S. Maritime Administration
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Feds dodging US-flag ship cargo rules, GAO reveals
Government watchdogs have found that maritime regulators are unable to effectively track how shipments of military supplies and food aid are transported overseas.
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Jaxport ready for larger container ships
The Jacksonville harbor deepening project “demonstrates Florida’s unwavering commitment to strengthen and grow supply chains.”
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Senate confirms Phillips to lead Maritime Administration
Ann Phillips will take over at the U.S. Maritime Administration as the agency receives a fresh boost of funding for port infrastructure.
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Port of Long Beach on-dock rail facility moves closer to construction
The U.S. Maritime Administration issued a final environmental impact statement for the Pier B on-dock rail facility at Long Beach and approved the project.
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DOT seeks staff increases to help issue new trucking regulations
Biden’s 2023 budget request increases funding to deal with freight bottlenecks and issue new regulations.
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$450 million in port grants aimed at cutting consumer costs
The Biden administration announces $450 million in port-expansion grants.
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Buttigieg vows to fight container-rate inflation
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted holiday season wins at the ports of LA and Long Beach while addressing shipping-sector prices.
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Ports benefit from more than $241 million in federal grants
Twenty-five port projects in 19 states are receiving U.S. Maritime Administration grants aimed at bolstering port infrastructure.
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US senator proposes $125M in grants to reroute container ships
Lawmakers have introduced bills that would tap into unspent COVID-19 relief funds to help compensate vessel owners looking to reroute ships away from choked Southern…
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Biden nominates climate expert to lead Maritime Administration
Some are questioning President Biden’s pick to lead the Maritime Administration for a lack of commercial shipping experience.
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