Wisconsin Awards $10.8M for Harbor Projects to Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced $10.8 million in grants on January 15 for five harbor infrastructure projects aimed at bolstering the movement of freight and enhancing the state’s supply chain.

The funding will support projects in Green Bay, La Crosse, La Pointe, Manitowoc, and Marinette, aiming to strengthen waterborne freight capabilities and promote economic growth in these regions.

Evers emphasized the importance of maintaining Wisconsin’s port infrastructure, stating, “As billions of dollars of cargo move through our ports each year, maintaining and improving these critical parts of our state’s infrastructure is exceedingly important to ensuring Wisconsin’s businesses and producers can get products to market and we can keep building the 21st-century infrastructure we need to compete in a global economy.

The largest grant of $3 million has been allocated to Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette for dredging, repairing dock walls, and installing mooring bollards and fenders. The upgrades will support efficient and safe ship deliveries for the U.S. Navy.

In La Crosse, a $2.3 million grant will help Hanke Terminal Inc. construct a commodity storage facility for importing and exporting goods along the Mississippi River. The terminal, part of Hanke Trucking Inc., will enhance regional transportation services.

The Port of Green Bay, located at the western-most point of Lake Michigan, will receive $2 million to develop a new transload facility at the Fox River Port Development Site. The project includes regrading the property, dredging, and dock wall installations to improve freight handling.

Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman highlighted the broader impact of these projects, saying, “Supporting all modes of transportation is imperative to improving infrastructure and quality of life for residents and businesses across our state.

These investments aim to create long-term economic benefits while reinforcing Wisconsin’s maritime infrastructure and supply chain resilience.

 

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