U.S. Port Infrastructure: DOT and DHS Offer Funding and Other Assistance Ports Can Use to Improve Disaster Resilience

U.S. ports are vital to national and global trade, yet they face increasing threats from natural disasters. The Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Homeland Security (DHS) provide funding and resources to strengthen port infrastructure resilience, but the extent of these improvements remains unclear. While ports benefit from grants aimed at security, logistics, and modernization, disaster resilience is often a secondary outcome rather than a primary goal. As extreme weather events grow more frequent, ensuring robust port infrastructure is critical for maintaining supply chain stability and economic security.