The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58, November 15, 2021, IIJA) authorized and appropriated $1.5 billion to be awarded by the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) for FY 2026 for Local and Regional Project Assistance Program Grants under National Infrastructure Investments.
A days-long fire aboard the containership ONE Henry Hudson has been contained off the Port of Los Angeles, with all crew safe, air quality within normal limits, and salvage teams working under Unified Command to stabilize the vessel and its cargo.
JPMorgan Chase has launched a $1.5 trillion, 10-year Security and Resiliency Initiative, pledging major investments in America’s shipbuilding sector and other industries vital to national economic security.
The Port of Los Angeles has issued an RFP for the pre-development of Pier 500—a new, next-generation marine container terminal and the port’s first major expansion in over 20 years.
Recovery operations following the Mississippi container collapse at the Port of Long Beach are complete, with all 95 lost containers recovered and safety restrictions lifted as the vessel departs for Asia.
Five major U.S. unions are urging lawmakers to pass the SHIPS for America Act, which would secure long-term funding for domestic shipbuilding by reinvesting new port fees on Chinese vessels into maritime infrastructure and security.
The Port of Los Angeles maintained strong cargo volumes in August 2025, processing 958,355 TEUs and marking the best two-month performance of any port in the Western Hemisphere.
The U.S. Coast Guard has extended the recency period for sea service requirements to seven years for national officer endorsements, opening new doors for mariners returning to the industry after a career break.
Making the leap from sea to shoreside can be daunting for mariners—but with the right connections, financial strategy, and preparation, you can chart a smooth course toward your next career and life ashore.
Davie Defense has unveiled a $1 billion plan to transform the Gulf Copper shipyard in Galveston, Texas, into the “American Icebreaker Factory,” a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to building U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters and revitalizing American shipbuilding.
