US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a $498 million investment to modernize America's ports and help secure America's maritime dominance. From coastal seaports and Great Lakes ports to inland river ports—Secretary Duffy is delivering critical funding to bolster these gateways that keep America's supply chain moving.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD)’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) is delivering funding to 35 projects across 19 states, including:

$50,593,488 to the City of Whittier in Alaska to replace the DeLong Dock, install a seasonal floating dock and a new dock manager building, and acquire three pedestal cranes alongside an integrated tug and barge.

$30,750,000 to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida , to physically harden the liquid bulk terminal, widen the slip to accommodate larger ships, and strengthen the port’s resilience to maintain critical fuel operations during severe weather.

$698,750 to the Rockport Harbor in Rockport, Maine , to upgrade…