BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to dredge the Baltimore Harbor and its channels to allow for container ships to safely pass to and from the Port of Baltimore.
The project, which is funded by a $33.5 million contract awarded to Curtin Maritime Corp, is expected to be complete by March 2025.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to use a hybrid-powered clamshell dredge to excavate 2.3 million cubic yards of material from federal navigation channels, which are used by ships traveling between Port of Baltimore facilities.
The last time officials dredged Baltimore’s channels was in 2019 due to a record amount of rainfall in 2018. Officials said the rain brought millions of tons of sediment into the Chesapeake Bay and shipping channels.
Port of Baltimore and the Economy
The Port of Baltimore is a hub for the Baltimore economy and consumer supply chain.
In October, President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in federal funds will be used to improve ports across the U.S.