en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. Port Freeport has been awarded an $11 million grant from the U.S. Maritime Administration (Marad) under the Fiscal Year 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) for critical infrastructure improvements at the Velasco Terminal, aimed at enhancing cargo handling capacity and operational efficiency.

Port Freeport Commission Chairman Rob Giesecke stated that enhancing terminal capacity will enable Port Freeport to operate more efficiently, better serve its customers, and seize future growth opportunities that will create jobs and drive economic development in Brazoria County and the broader region. He also thanked Senator Ted Cruz, Senator John Cornyn, and Congressman Randy Weber for their leadership and support in securing these funds for Port Freeport and the State of Texas.

The project will transform an approximately 4-hectare area into a high-throughput cargo handling zone, with the goal of improving efficiency, safety, and security. Planned improvements include replacing stabilized limestone pavement with high-strength concrete pavement, installing an advanced stormwater drainage system, and adding high-mast lighting to support terminal operations.

Port Freeport Executive Director and CEO Phyllis Saathoff stated that these improvements will enhance the operational throughput of the Velasco Terminal by increasing efficiency and supporting safe and reliable cargo handling. Such investments enable Port Freeport to continue providing reliable services while adapting to the evolving demands of maritime trade.

The PIDP program provides federal funding for projects that improve the movement of goods at U.S. ports.

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