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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Mike Senatore | Features Coordinator
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Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

Port Authorities Look to Make the Right Adjustments

In efforts to improve the supply chain system, U.S. port operators are utilizing advancements in infrastructure and technology to accommodate bigger ships and manage more cargo.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
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Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Amazon's Logistics Business Tops 2023 Global Freight List

Despite enduring a cooldown in international trade, most of the world’s largest transportation and logistics providers continued to grow their ­businesses in 2022.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
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Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

Georgia Port Expanding to Become Country’s Largest Auto Port

On Oct. 30, Georgia Ports Authority CEO Griff Lynch highlighted expansion projects that will allow the Port of Brunswick to surpass Baltimore as the nation’s top port for automobile shipping as early as 2026.

Adam Van Brimmer | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Maersk Partners With Kodiak on Autonomous Truck Runs

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the maritime shipping giant that has been diversifying into land transportation, is betting that driverless trucks will help make deliveries more reliable.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
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UPS to Hire 30,000 Extra Drivers for Peak Season

UPS Inc. is set to hire more than 30,000 additional drivers for peak season, a mix of package car drivers, commercial driver license drivers and seasonal support drivers.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
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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
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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
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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
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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
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