News / Washington stays active in bolstering supply chains with new $450m grant

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Washington is keeping its funding tap running, in line with supply chain study recommendations.

The administration has announced a $450m grant package to battle congestion at ports after a study on supply chain vulnerabilities called for more action in this vein.

Washington’s spend on marine infrastructure funding is nearly double last year’s grants in the federal Ports Infrastructure Development Programme.

Ports have until 16 May to submit applications for money for projects to boost capacity and improve the flow of goods and comply ...