Maryland Port Administration

Yesterday evening, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld shared exciting updates on the Port of Baltimore and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport at the annual World Trade Center Institute’s State of the Ports event. Secretary Wiedefeld highlighted the Port’s progress, including increased truck processing, recovering cargo volumes, and the successful handling of double-stacked rail containers. He also celebrated Carnival Cruise Line’s new five-year contract.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY UPDATE: Seagirt Marine Terminal main gate will be open on November 29 from 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Please note, the New Vail Street outbound gate will be closed; the chassis depot will be open from 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and Ports America Chesapeake's operations at Dundalk Marine Terminal will be closed. Plan your schedules accordingly and enjoy the holiday weekend!

Today, we welcomed Atlantic Container Line's Atlantic Star to the Port of Baltimore! At an incredible 971 feet long, she’s almost the same length as the iconic Eiffel Tower is tall (without its antenna). Bienvenu!

It’s official: Carnival Cruise Line is staying at the Port of Baltimore for another 5 years! ?? For 20 amazing years, Carnival has been part of our family, and we couldn’t be prouder to host the Carnival Pride! With 5 to 14-day cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean, they make exploring paradise easy—right from Baltimore. ???Gov. Wes Moore: “The international cruise industry recognizes Baltimore as one of the top cruise markets in our nation. We are thrilled to have Carnival continue serving Maryland for another five years.” ???Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy: “We’re proud of our 20-year history in Baltimore and excited to build on this partnership over the next five years!” ???Maryland Port Administration's Executive Director Jonathan Daniels: “Our terminal’s prime location and Baltimore’s charm make it the perfect spot for Carnival and its guests.” Thank you, Carnival, for choosing Baltimore as your home port! https://shorturl.at/sNMWv

Starting November 18, Ports America Chesapeake will be adjusting gate hours at Seagirt Marine Terminal. The main gate will be open from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM and the New Veil Street outbound gate will be closing at 4 PM. Please plan accordingly and stay tuned for additional updates.

A huge week for containers last week at the Port of Baltimore, with 17,563 container moves at the Seagirt Marine Terminal. It was our busiest single week for containers in 2024. One move is each time a container is loaded on or off a ship. Great progress as we continue our recovery! Ports America

For your courage, for your strength, for defending our rights and for keeping us safe, we thank all who have served. We’re also very proud that veterans make up almost 10% of the maritime workforce compared to 6% of the general workforce. You inspire us.

We continue to make progress in our recovery. Yesterday our Seagirt container terminal handled 3,677 trucks, the most since the Key Bridge incident. We also handled 32 percent more cars in September year-over-year. Ports America Maryland Motor Truck Association

Good story from Colin Campbell of Supply Chain Dive on the beginning of double-stacked rail operations at the Port of Baltimore. The ability to handle double-stacked containers on rail will increase our business by 160,000 containers annually and generate 13,000 jobs. https://lnkd.in/edJEZe8V

MPA Deputy Executive Director Matt Wypyski led a meeting with CSX and Ports America Chesapeake officials on double stacked rail operations and the Howard Street Tunnel Project. It has been a great collaborative team effort! The project is creating 13,000 jobs and it will increase business through the Port of Baltimore by 160,000 containers annually when it's completed in 2026.