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A $3.32 million U.S. Maritime Administration Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant is projected to revitalize of the port in Paducah, Ky., for years to come. "It will allow us not only to expand for our existing customers but also provides us the opportunity to expand for potential new customers," said Tim Cahill, executive director of the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority. The port, located from Mile 1.3 to 2.0 on the Tennessee River, is already in discussions with some potential new business partners, he said. Mar Ad made the grant announcements December 22.Paducah's grant project funds the purchase of material-handling equipment along with repairs to damaged storage domes, allowing additional commodity storage. It will also allow a major upgrade to the existing bulk commodity yard, modernizing it to increase the yard's handling capacity, safety and environmental impact. |