Maritime Day is a reminder: Strong ports mean a strong America
Maritime Day serves as a reminder of the importance of ports in America's economy and national defense. The U.S. port and maritime industry supports significant economic activity and jobs, but funding for port infrastructure is at risk of decline. To ensure ports can thrive, Congress must fully fund the Port Infrastructure Development Program and address the growing demand for investment.
- ▪The U.S. port and maritime industry supports $2.9 trillion in economic activity and 22 million jobs.
- ▪Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a $774 million investment in the nation's port system, the largest since 2019.
- ▪The Port Infrastructure Development Program is oversubscribed at a rate of more than 4 to 1, indicating a significant funding gap.
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More than 200 years ago, an American ship, the SS Savannah, departed the beautiful port city of Savannah, Georgia, for England as the first vessel under steam propulsion to cross the Atlantic. In recognition of the historic voyage and 114 years later, Congress proclaimed May 22 as Maritime Day. A lot has changed since the Savannah’s transoceanic voyage. Recommended Stories The death of kings: As a Cuban from Miami, I welcome Raul Castro’s indictment Keep Chinese autonomous vehicles off the road How America is losing Iraq to Iran without a single shot being fired Today, the vast majority of commercial ships are powered by diesel engines. Hybrid and new fuel sources such as liquefied natural gas and methanol are also being adopted by carriers.
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