The localised investment forms part of a broader DOT initiative, which has invested nearly US$800 million in American ports to strengthen supply chains.

The US Department of Transportation's (DOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded a grant of US$59.6 million to the Port Authority of Guam to improve cargo capacity at the Port of Guam.

Three state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cargo cranes are to be acquired and installed as part of the project. Apprenticeship programmes and partnerships with the Guam Community College and the Department of Labour are to be established to address workforce considerations and ensure long-term operational sustainability. The new equipment will, according to MARAD, increase cargo throughput and reduce vessel waiting time by 15 to 20 per cent

A  part of a broader DOT initiative,

Two of the three existing cranes will be retained by the port for backup during emergencies, surges, or maintenance cycles. Designed to meet FEMA standards, the cranes will increase port resilience thanks to their tie-downs, which are capable of surviving Category four and five typhoons. This localised investment forms part of a broader DOT initiative, which has invested nearly US$800 million in American ports to strengthen supply chains.

About : Guam's only deep-water port 

It is noteworthy that Guam's only deep-water port offers facilities and services to ships of all registries. Dedicated to providing a combination of maritime, commercial, and transportation services, the Port Authority of Guam is striving to develop into a world-class container terminal port of the Western Pacific Region

.The Department of Transportation (DOT) 

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for planning and coordinating federal transportation projects. It also sets safety regulations for all major modes of transportation. and infrastructure funding across the maritime, aviation, rail, and highway sectors

As the DOT agency responsible for America's waterborne transportation system, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is busy. At our core, we support the technical aspects of America's maritime transportation infrastructure -- things like ships and shipping, port and vessel operations, national security, environment, and safety. We promote the use of waterborne transportation, and ensure that its infrastructure integrates seamlessly with other methods of transportation. MARAD also maintains a fleet of cargo ships in reserve to provide surge sea-lift during war and national emergencies, and is responsible for disposing of ships in that fleet, as well as other non-combatant Government ships as they become obsolete.

Related : A $48 million grant for Bayport expansion has been awarded to Port Houston.

Beyond that, we work hard to maintain the overall health of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Commercial mariners, vessels, and intermodal facilities are vital for supporting national security, and so the agency provides support and information for current mariners, extensive support for educating future mariners, and programs to educate America’s young people about the vital role of maritime operations in the lives of all Americans.

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