Maritime News

Multiple MAFC states benefit from Marine Highway Funding

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

Continued efforts in developing the marine freight system across the MAASTO region are paying off. Funds have specifically been granted to ports in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. Neighboring states, upstream and downstream MAASTO states will also benefit from this funding. On June 15, 2020 U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announced $9.5 Million in Grants for America’s Marine Highways. Read more about it on the Maritime Administration (MARAD) website.

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MAFC 34: Emergency Service Access Along Class I Rail Corridors

The emergency services access along Class I rail corridors report is now available. This report analyses Class I freight rail incidents in the region over the past decade by carrier and incident type, and provides an overview of emergency responder access for the region. Case study analysis focuses on nine vulnerable rural communities along major Class […]