Port of San Diego receives $5.55M federal grant

The Port of San Diego has received a $5.55 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), Port Strategy reported. The grant will fund critical berth repairs at the National City Marine Terminal, a key cargo hub on the San Diego Bay. 

The funding is part of MARAD’s America’s Marine Highway Program, aimed at enhancing waterborne freight transportation and strengthening supply chains.

“We’re grateful to our federal and regional partners for their continued support and investment in maritime infrastructure,” said Danielle Moore, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Chair. “This investment will help further strengthen our marine terminal and support the national supply chain.”

The grant supports a broader initiative involving the port, Caltrans, the Oregon Shipping Group, and the Port of Bellingham. The partnership proposed the West Coast M-5 Coastal Connector, a new shipping route designed to transfer freight and reduce congestion and emissions along the north-south corridor.

The Port of San Diego has also pledged $9.7 million in local matching funds through its 2021 Economic Recovery Program. The project has received environmental approval under the National Environmental Policy Act, allowing construction to start soon.

*Featured picture: Port of San Diego

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