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This week, the Biden administration announced a $3 Billion US port investment program - focused on green projects.
Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, the money will go to 55 selectees across 27 states and territories for a wide array of projects.
The President announced the funding while appearing at the Port of Baltimore on October 29, site of the bridge accident earlier this year.
The White House claimed the investments will create an estimated 40,000 jobs related to the port infrastructure improvements, which many say are long overdue.
Funding for important projects at leading US Ports include the following, according to reporting from the gCaptain.com web site:
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Awarded $344 million, this project will implement a zero-emissions program across the NY-NJ port region, deploying electric cargo handling equipment, drayage trucks, and shore power infrastructure to reduce the number of diesel-powered vehicles. PANYNJ will also provide training for workers to operate and maintain the new technology while launching the Green Drayage Accelerator program to incentivize sustainable trucking practices.
Georgia Ports Authority: With an anticipated $48.7 million, GPA will enhance the Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick with shore power systems, allowing vessels to plug into grid power rather than relying on diesel engines. This project also includes electric terminal tractor installations and workforce training focused on zero-emission technologies and infrastructure.
Port of Oakland: Secured $322 million to deploy electric and hydrogen-powered cargo handling equipment, drayage trucks, and a battery storage system. The Port of Oakland’s project aims to expand community access to high-quality jobs and reduce the local carbon footprint through a comprehensive workforce training program.
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Maryland Port Administration: Selected for over $145 million to purchase zero-emission equipment and facilitate port transition, plus a $2 million planning grant for future emissions reductions. This investment will support over 2,000 jobs, including 350+ in manufacturing, while benefiting the local economy and improving air quality.
 Projects involving port planning include the following, according to gCaptain:
Port of Houston Authority: Awarded nearly $3 million for the PORT SHIFT initiative, which includes a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, infrastructure cost assessments, and community engagement efforts. The initiative aims to establish zero-emissions technology and resiliency planning within Houston’s port operations.
Northwest Seaport Alliance: Receiving $3 million, NWSA will conduct a feasibility study and emissions inventory for transitioning the Port of Tacoma to zero-emission operations, focusing on community engagement and resilience planning.
The award winners will now work with the EPA to finalize their project plans, with the money expected to be distributed in early 2025.
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