2019 Essential Revenue and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Global Freight Carriers
Up Front
Policy negotiations have put freight patterns in flux.
Despite trade tensions, growth has continued.
How the Netherlands is handling increased demand.
Rankings
 

Mid-Atlantic & South Atlantic

Port Name City Type of Freight TEUs Volume of Freight Tonnage
Port of BaltimoreBaltimorecontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, refrigerated, passenger962,48245,474,946
Port of ChesterChester, Pa.NANA2,187,677
Port of HopewellHopewell, Va.NANA804,584
Port of Marcus HookMarcus Hook, Pa.NANA14,132,355
Port of Penn ManorPenn Manor, Pa.NANA2,258,031
Port of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphiacontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, passenger545,40828,523,744
Port of VirginiaNorfolk, Va.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile2,841,01767,251,530
Port CanaveralBrevard County, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, heavy lift, special project cargo, passengerNA5,086,577
Port EvergladesBroward County, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, passenger1,074,88524,901,038
Port ManateeManatee County, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, special project cargoNA3,791,805
Port of BrunswickBrunswick, Ga.break bulk, dry bulk, automobileNA2,487,757
Port of CharlestonCharleston, S.C.container, break bulk, dry bulk, automobile, refrigerated2,177,55826,980,805
Port of JacksonvilleJacksonville, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, heavy lift, refrigerated1,107,55018,526,032
Port of MiamiMiamicontainer, passenger1,047,3047,824,022
Port of Morehead CityMorehead City, N.C.break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk NA2,517,846
Port of Palm BeachPalm Beach, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, passenger280,9702,470,562
Port of SavannahSavannah, Ga.container, break bulk, heavy lift, automobile, refrigerated 4,046,21339,865,610
Port of TampaTampa, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, heavy lift, passenger87,52633,120,240
Port of WilmingtonWilmington, N.C.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, heavy lift247,5275,518,252
Extras
Spending on ports projects has risen.
Companies and government agencies work to minimize effects of the E.U. departure.
Memphis International retains the top spot; Louisville honors boxing legend.
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Business, Fuel, Global Freight

Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships Sailing in Europe

The maritime industry will join the European Union's Emissions Trading System in January, meaning big ships will start paying for carbon emissions.

Jack Wittels | Bloomberg News
September 18, 2023
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

DHL Express Opens Miami-to-Argentina Cargo Shipping Route

DHL Express started shipping this week from Miami to Argentina, as part of its cargo hauling expansion from South Florida to Latin America.

Vinod Sreeharsha | Miami Herald
September 8, 2023
Government, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

AI Fused With Trade Data Could Smooth Clunky Supply Chains

The dawn of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT may revolutionize the way data can be used to ferret out risks and opportunities in the $32 trillion global trading system.

Bryce Baschuk | Bloomberg News
September 5, 2023
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Port of Baltimore Welcomes Biggest Containership Ever

On Aug. 19, the largest containership to ever visit Maryland sailed into the Port of Baltimore.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 21, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

East and West Coast Ports Spar Over Who's No. 1

It came as a surprise at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach  when the ports of New York-New Jersey said their complex was the busiest cargo container handler in America.

Ronald D. White | Los Angeles Times
August 15, 2023
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Global Ocean Shipping Costs Creep Higher

Spot rates for shipping containers jumped by the most in more than two years, a sign that a 16-month slump in ocean freight costs that helped ease the sting of goods inflation is over.

Brendan Murray | Bloomberg News
August 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

DHL Plans Expansion in Latin America

Five Latin American nations could share $556 million by 2028 as contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain plans to expand its regional fulfillment network.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 14, 2023
Global Freight

IMO Countries Agree to Net-Zero Shipping Emissions by 2050

Maritime nations agreed July 7 to slash emissions from the shipping industry to net zero by about 2050 in a deal that several experts and nations say falls short of what’s needed.

Sibi Arasu | Associated Press
July 7, 2023
Business, Global Freight

CSX and CPKC Will Connect to Increase Traffic in Southeast

CSX and CPKC railroads announced a deal June 28 that will allow them to beef up a little-used connection between their two networks in the southeastern United States to handle more freight.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
June 29, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Private, Global Freight

Pepsi Leads Calls for EU to Roll Out Green Trucks Faster

Companies including PepsiCo Inc. and Nike Inc. are calling for the European Union to implement stricter emissions targets for trucks, which the firms say will lower costs in the long run.

John Ainger | Bloomberg News
June 26, 2023
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