Construction

Construction Program Guide

Cargo Preference Requirements

The US DOT's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has the responsibility for enforcing cargo preference statutes and regulations. MARAD oversees the administration of US cargo preference laws and regulations that require shippers to use U.S.-flag vessels to transport any government-impelled ocean-borne cargoes.

Authority/Legal Basis

Laws and Regulations

• Visit MARAD’s Cargo Preference page for information

Policy

• Implementation of Cargo Preference Act Requirements in the Federal-aid Highway Program (12/11/2015) Provides guidance implementing Cargo Preference
• Cargo Preference Act and Federal-aid Projects (12/08/2015)

Guidance

General Information

• Cargo Preference Requirements - Questions and Answers

Training

• FHWA Contract Administration Core Curriculum (Course Description (.pdf))

Canceled

• Cargo Preference Act - Attorney General Opinion (02/19/1988)