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
Virginia Continues its Concerted International Trade Program
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State-of-the-Art Container Cranes on Their Way to Jacksonville
The port of Jacksonville’s three newly constructed 100-gauge cranes departed last week from Shanghai, China, en route to JAXPORT. The… Read More
New Orleans Port Sets Back-to-Back Record Container Months
More containers moved through the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal at the Port of New Orleans in March and April 2016… Read More
Water Resources Bill Moving Along in U.S. Congress
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the U.S. Congress approved a bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016… Read More
Container Volume Up Three Percent at South Carolina Ports
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Commemorating National Maritime Day
A little-known annual American commemoration took place earlier this week. May 22 was National Maritime Day. It was declared by… Read More
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Fund U.S. Navigation Infrastructure
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Port Panama City Doubles Capacity with 41-Acre Acquisition
With development of a modern forest products terminal on a newly acquired 41-acre waterfront tract, Port Panama City is setting… Read More
Crowley Combining Puerto Rico Facilities into Single Logistics Services Center
Crowley Maritime Corp. is consolidating its Caribbean logistics services into a single new facility in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The carrier… Read More
South Carolina Ports to Help Shippers Comply With SOLAS Weight Requirements
The ports of South Carolina will be making it easier for shippers to comply with the Safety of Life at… Read More
FMC’s Supply Chain Innovation Teams Launched
The Federal Maritime Commission’s Supply Chain Innovation Team Initiative, led by Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye, was launched earlier this week… Read More
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