Cement supply squeeze could hinder maritime infrastructure projects

A ferry docks at the Fauntleroy terminal in West Seattle as growing infrastructure demand raises concerns about cement supply for marine projects. Shutterstock photo.

An advocacy group is raising concerns about a potential cement supply crunch in the U.S. as federally funded infrastructure projects ramp up, warning that marine and ferry construction could face increased competition for materials in the coming years.

American Foundations, an initiative of Common Sense America, is urging lawmakers to expand Buy America provisions to include cement and other building materials in the upcoming Surface Transportation Authorization bill. The push follows what the group describes as a decline in domestic production paired with rising imports and a surge in construction demand.

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