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
CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Departed Oakland After Completing Maiden Calls to U.S. Ports
The CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN successfully completed its maiden calls to the U.S. by berthing in the Port of Oakland… Read More
Lake Charles LNG Project Receives FERC approval
A Lake Charles, Louisiana, liquefied natural gas export project has received approval from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)…. Read More
Hueneme Commits to Green Marine Certification Program
The Port of Hueneme has signed on as a participant in Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental certification program for… Read More
Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Reaches Milestones
This signing of the preconstruction engineering and design agreement and passage of the omnibus appropriations bill with construction funding for… Read More
U.S. Seaports Do Well In Fiscal 2016 Congressional Spending Bill
In reviewing the $1.15 trillion spending bill passed by Congress and signed by President Obama, the American Association of Port… Read More
Large Rail Fire Highlights the Danger of Fuel Transportation
Environmental groups are seizing upon the fiery crash of a truck with a tanker train on the banks of the… Read More
EPA Diesel Grant to Upgrade Vehicles at Port of Baltimore
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency today announced an $870,000 Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the Maryland Environmental Services… Read More
Port Manatee Advances Honduras Trade Initiative
Port Manatee is advancing a trade initiative with Honduras following participation in a strategic Enterprise Florida economic opportunity mission spearheaded… Read More
Oversized Steel Tanks Move Through JAXPORT
Highly trained master riggers moved nine oversized specialty tanks through the port of Jacksonville’s Blount Island Marine Terminal, home of… Read More
Guam Commercial Port Improvement Project Completed
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration recently announced the completion of the Guam Commercial Port Improvement Project. The $50… 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
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