Maritime News

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Nine New Marine Highway Project Designations

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

WASHINGTON, DC –  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the designation of nine Marine Highway Projects and a Marine Highway Route that will benefit Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington State and American Samoa. Marine highways are navigable waterways that can be used as alternate options to traditional shipping methods. Visit U.S. Department of Transportation website to view the entire article: www.maritime.dot.gov

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