Submitted by United States Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
WASHINGTON (November 22, 2024) – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) will grant the Central Louisiana Regional Port $2,524,977.00 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to enhance cargo handling capabilities and support military logistics. The project will fund the procurement, delivery, and assembly of a 275-ton marine crane with an electric magnet and a 27.5-ton forklift for use at the port.
“This is great news for Central Louisiana,” said Dr. Cassidy. “By improving military infrastructure and strengthening our ports, we are supporting local communities, strengthening our nation’s defense, and building an economy for 2050.”
