Port Infrastructure Development Program

The importance of the inland waterway system now and into the future was the focus of the annual Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. (IRPT) conference October 18-21. Waterway, port… Read More

The Paducah-McCracken County Riverport is undergoing a revitalization, increasing its throughput, landing new projects and seeking to expand its bulk product-handling capacity. Executive director Tim Cahill said the port, located… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The Biden administration has proposed a 12.9 percent funding cut for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works program, prompting pushback from an influential Democratic ally. Rep. Marcy… Read More

Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden called on Congress to invest an additional $17 billion in inland waterways, coastal ports, land ports of entry and ferries as part of a “big” and… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House easily voted to override President Donald Trump’s stunning veto of a major defense bill that backers promote as a boost to the nation’s maritime industry. Following… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Facing several significant deadlines, congressional leaders put aside their finger-pointing to work toward a compromise on another coronavirus relief package they hope to attach to a must-pass omnibus appropriations… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Trying to keep its track record intact, the House passed by voice vote the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, sending it on to the Senate for final congressional… Read More