DOT Expands Marine Highway Program, Adding 850 Miles of Waterways

DOT Expands Marine Highway Program, Adding 850 Miles of Waterways

The U.S. Maritime Administration has added nearly 850 miles of inland waterways to the Marine Highway Program, expanding federal grant eligibility fo...

Shipping and waterways to play a major role in boosting exports: Shantanu Thakur - India Seatrade News

Shipping & Waterways will play a vital role in enhancing India’s exports as the country is headed to become the third largest economic power, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, said on Thursday. The minister noted the critical importance of a balanced development across all economic sectors, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the value of India’s products for global markets. He highlighted that a key facto…

MARAD designates 848 new miles of Marine Highway

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The network, which now covers 27,139 miles on 35 designated routes, supports U.S. supply chains, critical infrastructure, and maritime workforce development. A key highlight of this latest expansion is the st…

DOT Adds New Waterways to U.S. Marine Highway Program to Boost Inland Shipping

The U.S. Department of Transportation has significantly expanded the United States Marine Highway Program, adding 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approving 14 new sponsors. Transportation Secretary Sean P....