The advancement of the recently announced America’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP) is embraced by the ports in the bi-state St. Louis region as a unique opportunity to play a role in this
The advancement of the recently announced America’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP) is embraced by the ports in the bi-state St. Louis region as a unique opportunity to play a role in this comprehensive federal framework.
The MAP is a blueprint for rebuilding the nation’s maritime strength, increasing the use of technology, enhancing supply chain resilience and expanding domestic industrial capacity. It is estimated that only one percent of all new vessels are currently built in the United States.
While national attention focuses on coastal shipbuilding and ocean ports, the MAP highlights the need for expanded geographical representation, underscoring that inland waterways and river ports are essential to achieving these goals. For the St. Louis region, this policy represents an opportunity to elevate the Mississippi River and our nation’s most efficient inland port system within America’s maritime future.
America’s economic competitiveness depends on a resilient, efficient and geographically diversified freight and maritime network. Inland waterways move the bulk commodities that support U.S. manufacturing, energy production and agriculture, while offering the most efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly mode of freight transportation. The MAP’s emphasis on expanding maritime capacity beyond traditional coastal hubs acknowledges this reality and strengthens the role of
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