Port of Baltimore’s Public Marine Terminals Set Cargo Record
The Port of Baltimore’s state-owned public marine terminals surpassed a cargo volume record reached in 2019 before the pandemic by handling 11.6 million tons of cargo during fiscal 2023.
Maryland Truckers Seek Solution to Truck Parking Shortage
A nationwide shortage of truck parking spaces went local June 22 as Maryland’s Allegany County Board of Commissioners heard from an advocate asking for support in remedying the problem.
Maryland Passes Clean Trucks Act With Key Caveats
Rather than rubber-stamping California’s truck emission standards, Maryland passed the Clean Trucks Act of 2023 — viewed as a fair compromise reflecting trucking industry concerns.
$100 Million Maryland Grant to Fund I-81 Lane Expansion
Construction will move forward to ease congestion in western Maryland and improve regional freight transportation along Interstate 81 after Gov. Larry Hogan awarded the project a $100 million grant.
Coast Guard Faults Pilot in Chesapeake Bay Ship Grounding
A Coast Guard investigation into the grounding in March of a cargo ship in the Chesapeake Bay faulted the pilot tasked with helping the ship navigate the waterway.
Maryland DOT Capital Budget Draft Considers Freight
Freight movement is a priority outlined in the Maryland Department of Transportation’s recently released draft of its six-year capital budget.
Trucks Included in Maryland’s Updated Safety Plan
The 2021-2025 Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan, released Jan. 28, identifies strategies and actions meant to help eliminate fatalities on state roadways.
Maryland DOT Weighs Three Proposals for Major P3
The Maryland Department of Transportation has received three proposals from teams composed of private sector firms interested in becoming the developer for major interstate improvement work.
Maryland Framework Offers Connected, Automated Vehicle Guide
With an eye toward the future of transportation technology, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan released the state’s Connected and Automated Vehicle Strategic Framework.
Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn to Step Down
Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn, who has led the Maryland Department of Transportation since 2015, is stepping down.