Maryland Port Administration

Yesterday was a great day for the Port of Baltimore! We welcomed President Joe Biden and Gov. Wes Moore to our Dundalk Marine Terminal to announce that we’re receiving over $147 million through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program to continue our efforts to decarbonize and electrify our marine terminals. The grant will help the Maryland Port Administration and our partners Wallenius Wilhelmsen, SSA Marine, Ports America Chesapeake, Capital Logistics, LLC, C. Steinweg Group, and CALSTART acquire 213 zero-emission vehicles and equipment and install new charging infrastructure, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent from 2020 levels. As importantly, it will directly benefit our adjacent disadvantaged and underserved communities. One of the highlights from yesterday’s event was having Gwen Williamson, a grandmother and the first female gantry crane operator and proud INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOC member, introduce President Biden. Gwen was the perfect choice to introduce the President and she did a great job!

Double stack rail is here! Gov. Wes Moore announced the launch of double stacked rail operations to and from the Port of Baltimore today. Part of CSX’s Howard Street Tunnel Project, this is critical in making Maryland more competitive; opening new opportunities for intermodal rail service in the Northeast and from the Port of Baltimore to Midwest markets; generating thousands of new jobs; and delivering critical benefits to the region months earlier than expected. Double-stacking will help the Port grow its business by about 160,000 containers annually and will create 13,000 new jobs in construction and in operations. It will also complement the expansion of the Seagirt Marine Terminal. “This is a great day for the Port of Baltimore and a great day for Maryland,” said Gov. Moore. “As the Port of Baltimore continues to grow, this transformational project will help increase business activity and create thousands of new jobs. In partnership, we are creating new pathways to work, wages, and wealth for all. We are so excited for this significant milestone! Ports America

On Friday, Maryland Port Administration Deputy Executive Director Brian Miller briefed Harford County Government officials on the Port of Baltimore’s recovery and gave an update on the Howard Street Tunnel Project which will give the Port of Baltimore the ability to handle double-stacked containers on rail, increasing business by 160,000 containers annually and creating 13,000 jobs.

Today, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy was joined today by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld, Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Jonathan Daniels and others to celebrate 20 years of Carnival fun at the Port of Baltimore! The Lt. Governor was presented with a small replica of the Carnival Pride and in turn delivered a proclamation from Gov. Wes Moore. Executive Director Daniels also presented gifts to Carnival. Thank you Carnival for believing in the Port of Baltimore and we're looking forward to another two decades together.

Look what we found at our Dundalk Marine Terminal – a ship propeller the size of a small car and a yacht! Did you know that in 2023 the Port of Baltimore shipped 1,736 tons of boats and yachts, totaling over $38 million? Whether it’s luxury yachts or small boats, we keep the waters busy and the world moving!

We’ve reached a major milestone with our Mid-Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project! This project is using dredged sediment from Port of Baltimore shipping channels to rebuild James and Barren islands. Phase I construction is wrapping up and final work is anticipated to be completed by the end of October 2024. Phase II is set to begin in late 2024 or early 2025! Want to know more? Join us for a Community Poster Session on November 6, where we will provide the latest updates and answer your questions on this exciting initiative that will benefit the environment, wildlife, and Dorchester County. Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Don’t miss it!

The Port of Baltimore extends a heartfelt thank you to companies like Posh Event Rentals, Blue Planet Maryland, Sean McCarty, and Goldfarb and Associates in Prince George's County, Maryland and Montgomery County Government for trusting us with your shipping needs. We truly value your partnership and continued business.

The latest issue of the Port of Baltimore magazine is here! Dive in to meet our two newly appointed Maryland Port Commissioners, Adam Neuman and John D. Brewer; explore stunning photos of our cargo operations and the hardworking people behind them; and learn how the Baltimore Port Alliance is helping communities come together by food initiatives and creating jobs. https://lnkd.in/e2hRqinh

Exciting news for the Port of Baltimore! Gov. Wes Moore, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld and our Maryland congressional team announced a $31 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant to strengthen and upgrade Dundalk Terminal's Berth 11. The Port of Baltimore handles more heavy machinery than any other U.S. port and this will help position us for continued growth. The grant includes replacing 597 feet of the wharf deck and updating key infrastructure like drainage, utilities, mooring equipment, and flood barriers. As the third-largest port on the East Coast and ninth nationwide, these upgrades will help strengthen both our local and national economies.

Today, Bob Munroe, our Deputy Executive Director of Administration and Environment, is briefing officials from Talbot County Government and Dorchester counties on our ongoing recovery during the MDOT Consolidated Transportation Plan meetings. We’ll also discuss a new 20-year Strategic Master Plan that we’re now developing that’s designed to expand our business and creating more good-paying, family-supporting jobs. Special thanks to Eastern Shore businesses like Maryland Plastics, KDX America, and GKD USA for their ongoing support of the Port of Baltimore.