By Mike Schuler, gCaptain
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $30,906,076 to rehabilitate the Dundalk Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore.
The investment, part of a larger $38.4 million package that includes funding for the Curtis Creek Drawbridge, underscores the critical role of the Port in Maryland’s economy.
With 13 berths, 4 container cranes, and direct rail access, the publicly owned Dundalk Marine Terminal is the largest and most versatile general cargo facility in the Port of Baltimore. The terminal caters to containers, automobiles, farm and construction roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) equipment, wood pulp, steel, breakbulk and project cargo.
With this investment, it will undergo extensive reconstruction of Berth 11. The project encompasses the rehabilitation and replacement of 597 linear feet of wharf deck, including crucial upgrades to pilings, substructure, and storm water drainage. New installations will feature mooring bollards, pneumatic fenders, and flood barriers, significantly enhancing the terminal’s operational capabilities and resilience.
“With these major federal investments, we are priming the Port for future growth – while sustaining the thousands of jobs it already supports – and modernizing an essential bridge for commuting and commerce,” said Senator Chris Van Hollen. “These efforts will help drive Baltimore’s economic success and create more good paying jobs for Marylanders.”
The funding, allocated through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant Program (INFRA), is a direct result of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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