THE Port of Virginia will be receiving a US$456,000 grant from the federal government's Marine Highway Programme to enhance cargo operations at Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) and support growing cargo volumes on the port's regular barge service to that terminal
THE Port of Virginia will be receiving a US$456,000 grant from the federal government's Marine Highway Programme to enhance cargo operations at Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) and support growing cargo volumes on the port's regular barge service to that terminal. Earlier this week the US Department of Transportation announced $4.8 million in grants to six Marine Highway projects. The funding, provided by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), supports the expanded use of navigable inland waterways to reduce trucking.
'This grant allows us to continue to invest in RMT and grow business on the Richmond Express barge service,' said Virginia Port Authority CEO John Reinhart.
'Every piece of equipment we add to RMT helps to build efficiency in the cargo handling operation and speeds the flow of commerce. This top-loader will help us load trucks faster, meaning trucks get on the road quicker resulting in the rapid delivery 600 World Trade Center I Norfolk, VA 23510 I ph (757) 683 8000 I toll-free (800) 446-8098.
