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Using Local Funding Creatively to Streamline the Federal Channel Improvement Process
Channel deepening and widening projects can bring incredible benefits to a port and region.
Read More »Keeping Costs in Check
High inflation and increasing construction costs are throwing cold water on some of the plans port authorities have been considering, causing them to stretch their infrastructure dollars.
Read More »Revitalizing Revenues
In the quest for financial security, and to address diverse goals, today's seaport increasingly derive revenue from non-maritime, non-traditional sources.
Read More »Guide to Grants
Financing projects for ports requires multiple stakeholders from the public and private sectors to work together using a diverse combination of resources. By Barry Parker Securing grants is one of the optimum ways to finance port projects. And there are a lot out there with just that purpose. However, knowing what’s available and having the know-how and personnel who can ...
Read More »COVID-19’s Infrastructure Impacts
Sound Investments, Innovative Solutions Keep Many Projects on Track, Though Most Cruise-Related Ones Are on Pause By Sandy Smith While the COVID-19 impact on global trade created plenty of economic uncertainty, it did not necessarily stop ongoing port infrastructure projects. Though it might have made some of the challenges of construction a little steeper. “There is capital out there for ...
Read More »Apprenticeship Programs See Influx of Interest, Grant Money
AAPA was awarded a $5.89 million grant and is among 28 U.S. entities to receive money to administer nearly $100 million over a four-year period through the “Apprenticeship: Closing the Skills Gap: US DOL Apprenticeship Grants.”
Read More »Know Your RFP ABCs
Crafting the right project scope – whether seeking a bid or request for proposal – requires caution and an ability to learn from past mistakes.
Read More »Port Financing Trends
Ports seek diverse financing opportunities while employing technology for efficiency and transparency.
Read More »GUEST VIEWPOINT: Financing Port Projects: Strategies in the Current Landscape
Capital investment in port infrastructure is essential, but to ensure long-term financial sustainability it is also important to consider cost-effective financing of strategic infrastructure, resiliency planning and revenue enhancing projects. * By Christine Choi, Director, PFM Financial Advisors LLC * Capital investment in port infrastructure is essential to improve efficiency, remain competitive, and attract business. Container shipping industry consolidation has ...
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