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The UNITED STATE Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has actually revealed the classification of 9 Marine Highway Projects and also a Marine Highway Route, aiding change the transport of freight and also individuals from the freeways to the country’s rivers.

MARAD stated the brand-new classifications will certainly profit Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington State and also American Samoa.

Marine freeways are accessible rivers that can be utilized as alternating choices to typical delivery approaches.

“The designation of marine highways by Congress will help move cargo and people to help grow the economy and shift freight off of congested highways,” stated Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

The America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP) accredits the classification of Marine Highway Routes and alsoMarine Highway Projects A Marine Highway Project is an organized solution, or growth of an existing solution, on a marked Marine Highway Route.

The classification from MARAD aids makes jobs and also freeway paths qualified to request government financing. In Fiscal Year 2019, the UNITED STATE Congress appropriated $7 million in moneying to profit the Marine Highway Routes and also jobs.

“Marine highways are an efficient and cost-effective option for moving freight and passengers in America,” stated Maritime Administrator Mark H. Buzby.

Details of the brand-new classifications can be found here.