The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) sent a multi-faceted document to President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team last week.
The paper outlines opportunities to, in the words of the president-elect’s campaign, “Make America Great Again,” by strategic investments in seaports and related freight transportation assets, thereby helping U.S. businesses better compete in markets at home and abroad.
“President-Elect Trump has put forth an ambitious goal of investing up to $1 trillion to rebuild America’s infrastructure, for which freight transportation and ports are vital components, ” said AAPA President and CEO Kurt Nagle.
“An enhanced focus on freight transportation and ports would help achieve the new administration’s goal of building a better economic future for America.”
Among the key recommendations laid out by AAPA are:
Relieve traffic bottlenecks and expand capacity by:
Modernize and fully maintain federal navigation channels by:
Secure America’s ports and waterside borders;
Help protect the environment and build resilience.