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2019 Essential Revenue and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Global Freight Carriers
Up Front
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A New Era in Global Trade

Policy negotiations have put freight patterns in flux.
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Freight Carriers Expand

Despite trade tensions, growth has continued.
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The 'Gateway to Europe'

How the Netherlands is handling increased demand.
Rankings

Top 50 Global Freight | Airport Data

Port Data: Pacific Northwest | California & Pacific Islands | North Atlantic | Mid-Atlantic & South Atlantic | Mexico & Central America | Gulf Coast | Caribbean | Great Lakes

 

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
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Ports Data

Spending on ports projects has risen.
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Preparing for Brexit

Companies and government agencies work to minimize effects of the E.U. departure.
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Airports Data

Memphis International retains the top spot; Louisville honors boxing legend.
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Map: Where They Are

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Labor Leaders Optimistic Over Port Contract Talks

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With negotiations expected to begin soon between the 22,000-member International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, ILWU leaders are expressing confidence that the two sides will reach an agreement — without an interruption in work — before the June 30 deadline for the current contract expiration.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
April 13, 2022
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