PortMiami is the beneficiary of a US$16m Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the US Department of Transportation for its NetZero: Cargo Mobility Optimisation and Resiliency Project.
The NetZero programme aims to convert the entire cargo movement chain to a carbon neutral operation, from PortMiami’s channel to its final distribution site.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said: “We want to thank both our Congressional delegation, who worked diligently to secure this funding, as well as the Biden Administration and Secretary Buttigieg for supporting our seaport and helping to grow our green economy.
“The RAISE grant will help us attract more business to PortMiami and fuel our NetZero programme, which is pushing Miami-Dade towards a cleaner, greener future.”
It will help fund PortMiami’s intermodal rail expansion by adding two rail tracks and three new electric rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes.
Grant funding will also provide for the installation of LED lights and the reconstruction of the stormwater drainage system to address sea level rise.
Additionally, the programme will support cargo gate improvements, including roadway realignments, gate canopies, and technology upgrades.
Improved access and staging for trucks and new gate technology upgrades will enable faster movement of goods and reduced dwell time for trucks.
It is the Miami-Dade County’s mission to continue operating one of Florida’s most active seaports in a way that supports economic development and sustainability.
Recent infrastructure and capital projects at PortMiami are aimed at building resiliency and reducing emissions in addition to generating more cruise and cargo activity.
