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.
St. Louis Regional Freightway Unveils $8 Billion Priority Projects List for 2025
The St. Louis Regional Freightway has announced its 2025 Priority Projects List, which includes 27 projects with a total investment… Read More
Port of Virginia Processes Record Container Volumes
The Port of Virginia moved 228,516 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in January, setting a new volume mark for the month,… Read More
New Ocean-To-Air Perishables Program
A shipment of snow peas from Guatemala were flown from South Florida to Amsterdam last night as part of Florida’s… Read More
Port Everglades Records Record High in December
Port Everglades had a record-setting month in December 2016, logging 104,590 TEU moving through the port. This is the highest… Read More
Port of Oakland, Partners Spending $600 Million on Future Growth
A Port of Oakland executive outlined a $600 million spending plan here today for growth at his West Coast trade… Read More
New Barge to Arrive at Richmond Marine Terminal Today
The Port of Virginia’s new barge – the Richmond Express – arrived in the Norfolk Harbor last Thursday and set… Read More
Groups Encouraged By Senate Dems’ Infrastructure Plan
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said it is encouraged by the release this week of a $1-trillion infrastructure… Read More
Deepening the Mississippi River: A Trump Priority
President Donald Trump has released a list of 50 Emergency and National Security Projects, totaling $317.5 billion in investment and… Read More
Florida Ports Abandon Cuba Deals After Governor’s Threat
Two ports in Florida, the port of Palm Beach and Port Everglades, caved to political pressure after Florida’s Governor Rick… Read More
SC Ports Authority Container Volume Climbs Five Percent
The South Carolina Ports Authority has reported a 5.4-percent increase in TEU volume for the current fiscal year to date,… Read More
Socal Harbor Ecosystem Dramatically Improved
Years of efforts to reduce environmental impacts related to goods movement have resulted in a flourishing ecosystem for fish and… Read More
Infrastructure Investments at North Carolina Ports
As part of its ongoing infrastructure investment plan, North Carolina Ports has ordered two neopanamax ship-to-shore cranes with an option… Read More
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