Texas Ports Receive More Than $16.5 Million in Federal Modernization Awards
Texas Ports Receive More Than $16.5 Million in Federal Modernization Awards
October 28, 2026
The Texas Ports Association congratulates Port Freeport and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority on receiving a combined $16,565,876 through the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program.
Announced October 27 by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, the awards are part of a $498 million investment supporting 35 port projects across 19 states.
Port Freeport will receive $9,412,500 to replace a 25-year-old bulk rice loader, install a rack system in its rice storage shed and expand berthing space by relocating the shed’s southern wall.
The Port of Corpus Christi Authority will receive $7,153,376 for digital twin technology and advanced sensing systems to provide continuous situational awareness across pipeline, rail, roadway and waterway infrastructure.
The Texas Ports Association welcomes these investments in modernizing Texas ports and strengthening the infrastructure that supports trade and commerce.
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