Port awarded $5.5 million for berth repairs at National City terminal

The National City Marine Terminal File photo courtesy of the Port of San Diego A million federal grant will contribute to berth repairs at the Port of San Diego s National City Marine Terminal it was disclosed Wednesday The grant comes by way of the U S Department of Transportation s Maritime Administration through its America s Marine Highway Undertaking The AMH plan supports efforts to expand waterborne freight operation across the U S according to a port report We re grateful to our federal and regional partners for their continued encouragement and commitment in maritime infrastructure The port s National City Marine Terminal is a vital pool to our region and beyond noted Danielle Moore chair of the Board of Port Commissioners The agency has allocated its million local match previously approved by the agency s board as part of its Economic Recovery Initiative in The National City Marine Terminal handles cargo such as automobiles and breakbulk commodities