The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $14 million in funding across eleven recipients—four public and seven private—including Bellingham Cold Storage (BCS), operated by Lineage.
BCS received $1,550,000 for cargo-handling equipment, including nine drayage chassis, top pick machines, and a shrink-wrapping system. The Port provided a letter of support for the application, backing continued investment in local maritime jobs and freight capacity.