Public ports in the United States play an important role in local and regional economies throughout the nation. They generate business development and provide employment to more than 13 million Americans, which includes those that work at the ports themselves and those employed in global trade and import/export support services. According to the American Association of Port Authorities, U.S. business activities related to waterborne commerce contribute more than $3 trillion to America’s economy. Seaport activities alone account for tens of millions in federal, state and local tax revenues. There are approximately 360 commercial ports that serve the United States, according to the U.S Coast Guard. Many of these accommodate ocean-going cargo, as well as barges, ferries and recreational watercraft. More than 150 deep draft seaports are located along the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans as well as the Great Lakes, the Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Port of South Louisiana ranks first in cargo volume (in tonnage) among U.S. Ports, followed by the Port of Houston, Texas and the Ports of New York and New Jersey (Port Newark). Many of the country’s most prominent ports work closely with private industry in the development and financing of maritime-related facilities. More than 60 U.S. ports are now nearing the end of a five-year infrastructure development project created to expand and modernize their facilities for more efficient cargo movement. A by-product of this effort, beside additional job creation, is helping to make American exports more competitive overseas. America’s port authorities play a key role in the business of waterborne commerce. Their authority may also incorporate other global trade hubs such as airports, industrial parks and Foreign Trade Zones. Since 9/11, there has also been a renewed appreciation of the role that port authorities play in national security.
Surge in U.S. Inbound Containers Signals Economic Growth in 2024
In the opening months of 2024, the United States has witnessed a significant surge in inbound container volumes, signaling robust… Read More
Illegal Vehicles and Engines Turned Away at California Ports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced $94,700 in fines and nearly 1,400 items, including… Read More
Why We Love These 20 Ports
They say love is a fickle thing, but our affection for these ports runs deep—as deep, perhaps, as the ports… Read More
Los Angeles to Host Largest Ship to Call in North America
The largest container ship ever to call at a North American port, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, is scheduled to… Read More
Long Beach Considering Reduction in Container Free Time
To increase velocity of cargo moving out of the Port of Long Beach, officials say they will consider a recommendation… Read More
Savannah to Handle Peruvian Avocado Shipments
Mission Produce and the Port of Savannah are partnering to import Peruvian-grown avocados into the U.S. “Importing avocados through Savannah… Read More
Port of Kalama Named Washington State Port of the Year
The Washington Public Ports Association has honored the Port of Kalama with the President’s Port of the Year Award for… Read More
New Orleans Sees Container and Breakbulk Cargo Growth
The Port of New Orleans has handled more than a half million TEUs over the past 12 months, “another milestone… Read More
Oakland Forges Ahead With Giant Logistics Complex
Talks have begun to develop the next phase of the 170-acre Seaport Logistics Complex at the Port of Oakland. Port… Read More
Georgia-South Carolina Joint Venture Set for Terminal Development
The Georgia and South Carolina Ports Authorities have signed a new joint venture agreement that provides the necessary framework for… Read More
Port of Houston Commissions New Mega-Container Crane
The Port of Houston Authority has commissioned the first of four new Super Post-Panamax STS cranes at its Barbours Cut… Read More
South Carolina Site Receives CSX Select Site Designation
CSX Corporation announced that a portion of the West Branch Commerce Park in Berkeley County, South Carolina, has been designated… Read More
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