March 6, 2025 — The Port Authority of Guam continues to modernize its operations with the arrival of nine new container yard tractors today. The new tractor additions are part of the $5.7 Million grant awarded to the Port by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration under the America’s Marine Highway Program. The grant, announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on October 7, 2022, aims to enhance the nation’s supply chains by improving marine highway services and increasing the efficiency of cargo movement.
Through the Guam Marine Transportation Enhancement Initiative, this funding has enabled the Port to significantly expand its fleet of specialized container yard equipment, bolstering operations and strengthening its ability to handle cargo efficiently. Today’s arrivals bring the Port one step closer to completing its grant-funded procurement of vital equipment.
The $5.7 Million in federal infrastructure funds has allowed the Port to procure the following equipment to date:
• 40-ton loaded container handlers (2) – Fully received, valued at $1,247,000.
• 10-ton empty container handlers (3) – Fully received, valued at $687,000.
• 180-foot boom lift (1) – Fully received, valued at $517,205.41.
• Container yard tractors (9) – Arriving February 28, valued at $1,791,327.
While the arrival of the yard tractors is a major milestone, the Port still awaits the delivery of:
• Five 5.5-ton forklifts, valued at $352,015.
• Two 40-plug mobile reefer generators, valued at $920,000.
The equipment procured through this grant must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act, ensuring that these investments support U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure development.
The addition of these container yard tractors will improve cargo-handling efficiency, reduce congestion, and enhance the Port’s overall resilience in supply chain management. As the Port awaits the final pieces of its grant-funded fleet, these strategic investments continue to position Guam as a key player in the region’s shipping and logistics network, ensuring the timely and effective movement of goods for years to come.
