b'Leveraging U.S.Infrastructure InvestmentU.S. FERRY OWNERS FIND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LOW-CARBON, SUSTAINABLE FUTUREFrom left: Maid of the Mist, shoreside battery-recharging connections While the Act has expanded to bring in broadband access, clean wa- momentum is only going to grow from here. Transition is never easy. ter, and grid renewal, and significant funding is destined for road andHowever, those ready to seize the opportunity will find companies to bridge repairs, it includes an unprecedented opportunity for the U.S.help turn this opportunity into effective, reliable solutions that com-to take decisive action in favor of sustainable transport.bat the climate crisis. According to the White House, the Act will invest a record $17 billionABB Marine & Ports is one such company and has implemented a sig-in port infrastructure and waterways to address repairs and upgrades,nificant number of electric and hybrid projects in ship propulsion in reduce emissions near ports, and drive marine electrification and otherrecent years in Europe and Asia and is the electric systems partner in low-carbon technologies.the case of both Maid of the Mist and WSF. The company has delivered several shoreside battery-recharging facilities for ferries and has sup-Never before has such a surge of investment been directed towards theplied more shoreside converters to tap into shore power and support electrification of our waterways and marine transport systems, and thezero ship emissions in port than any other company.13 JUNE 2022'