Washington, D.C. – In a groundbreaking move, the Biden administration has unveiled a massive $653 million investment to supercharge ports across the nation. This grand announcement, infused with the spirit of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, promises to revolutionize safety, speed, and resilience in the American commerce landscape.
Feds Pour $653M Into Ports : Boosting America’s Harbor Haven
As the curtain rose on this riveting revelation, a partial list of 41 grant recipients was unveiled, showcasing the nation’s busiest seaports emerging as the champions of progress. The Port of Long Beach in sunny California emerges as a victor with a staggering $52 million slated for revamping railroads and roadways at its North Harbor. Meanwhile, the Port of Newark in New Jersey eagerly anticipates a $32 million infusion to revive a berth that slipped into oblivion in 2021, ready to reclaim its former glory.
Strengthening the Backbone of America’s Supply Chains
U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, an architect of this visionary initiative, shared the broader objective. “Our goal is not merely to restore America’s supply chains to their pre-pandemic state, which, on a good day, was functional but often faltered in the face of disruptions,” Buttigieg declared. “Our goal is to bolster these supply chains, to bring them closer to home, making them resilient in the face of any adversity they encounter.”
