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.
America’s Ports Surge Ahead: $5 Trillion In Funding Is Earmarked For Groundbreaking Infrastructure Overhaul
America’s coast hosts more than 300 ports, which are vital to the U.S. economy. Annually, the ports contribute more than… Read More
SCPA Contributes to Hurricane Dorian Support Efforts
The Port of Freeport on Grand Bahama Island received two 40-foot shipping containers in addition to 18 containers filled with… Read More
CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY TACKLES MARITIME OPERATIONS WITH AN ECONOMICAL APPROACH
North American ports are commonly associated with complex operations and traditional approaches. Connecticut Port Authority challenges this concept and stands… Read More
South Carolina Ports Authority Boasts 12 percent Growth for FY19
After confirming it’s most successful February container volume on record, South Carolina Ports Authority reports an impressive 12 percent growth… Read More
PORT OF GALVESTON LEADERSHIP TAKES OPERATIONS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
In the year following his appointment to port director and CEO in January 2018, Port of Galveston’s Rodger Rees proved… Read More
Port of Wilmington Ships Ford Vehicles to Middle Eastern Regions
Following its very first shipment of Ford vehicle exports, the Port of Wilmington leveraged the capabilities of the specialized RoRo… Read More
The Port of Seattle tackles Greenhouse Gas with RNG
In an effort to create the nation’s first airport heated entirely by renewable natural gas, the Port of Seattle announced last… Read More
Proactivity and Custom Strategies: Keys to Ocean Port Success
U.S. ports continue to make leaps and bounds within the trade sector, increasing overall twenty-foot equivalent units while breaking new… Read More
SC Ports Confirms Expansion of Export Transload Facility
South Carolina Ports Authority continues agricultural export growth initiatives with the newly opened C&M Hog Farm’s transload facility that will handle… Read More
Safe Ports’ Strategies for Success
Safe Ports Holdings, a woman-led logistics and inland ports-focused company, announced the appointment of His Highness Sheikh Khalid Al Hamed to… Read More
Port Ambassadors Class Selected for 2018-2019
A total of 25 lucky participants were confirmed today for the 2018-2019 South Carolina Ports Authority Port Ambassadors class. “The… Read More
PCC Reaches Vancouver Destination
Vancouver welcomes Japanese Pure Car Carrier (PCC) Monoceros Leader last week, bringing with it 2,270 Subaru vehicles for discharge across… Read More
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