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Economic Security

A Strong Maritime Transportation System equals Security in the Global Market.

What makes a strong maritime transportation system? As the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation dealing with waterborne transportation, MARAD knows that a maritime transportation system must be safe, secure, environmentally-sustainable, and designed to further national security and economic security in an increasingly globalized world.

How do we do it?...