Maryland Port Administration

We are honored to be recognized by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) as a 2025 SC&RA Longevity Award Winner! As the first port to join SC&RA in 2015, the Maryland Port Administration is proud to celebrate a decade of membership. This award is a testament to our ongoing commitment to the SC&RA community. Thank you SC&RA for this honor.

DID YOU KNOW: In 2024, the Port of Baltimore again was the #1 U.S. port for imported forest products! Forest products include rolled paper and pulp which is used to produce napkins, paper towels, tissues, and diapers. Items like these get to your household through the Port of Baltimore.

Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Jonathan Daniels hosted his quarterly town hall meeting today and thanked employees for their hard work. He discussed the Port of Baltimore’s good start to 2025, how double stack rail will grow our container business and create thousands of new jobs, and what we’re doing to reduce air emission on our terminals. He also talked about his vision for the Port’s future. Following his remarks, Maryland Department of Transportation Chief Information Officer Shafiq Rahman discussed how MDOT is improving tech efficiencies while MPA Director of Human Resources John Boden, M.S. briefed employees on important HR topics. A great, comprehensive town hall.

The Port of Baltimore handles it all! Mill rollers can shape metal pipes for plumbing and mold metal to build buildings. They can even grind wheat and corn into flour. These massive pieces of breakbulk machinery can certainly do a lot. Our skilled INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOC workforce is more than capable of handling this cargo, like all of our cargos, with precision and care. In 2024, we handled more than 134,000 tons of breakbulk cargo like mill rollers.

In 2024, with 848,628 tons, the Port of Baltimore again handled more roll-on/roll-off farm and construction machinery than any other U.S. port. Baltimore continues to set the standard for efficiency and excellence in roll on/roll off cargo handling.

Another busy day at the Port of Baltimore! With six ships docked at our Seagirt and Dundalk Marine Terminals, it's a sight we love to see. HOEGH AUTOLINERS Wallenius Wilhelmsen ZIM Integrated Shipping Services MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Our friends at Domino Sugar (ASR Group) recently commissioned a survey that shows just how much the Port of Baltimore is recognized and valued. 93% of Baltimore metro residents hold a favorable view of the Port. 92% also recognize its importance to the local economy, and 97% support the businesses that keep it running. Plus, knowing a product came through the Port of Baltimore makes 92% of people more likely to buy it. We’re proud to serve Baltimore, our region, and our nation. Thank you for your tremendous support and loyalty.

BIG NEWS: Gov. Wes Moore announced today that the Port of Baltimore handled 45.9 million tons of cargo in 2024, marking the second-best year in the port’s history, just behind the record-breaking 2023 total of 52.3 million tons. “The Port of Baltimore is one of the top ports in the nation and one of Maryland’s leading economic generators,” said Gov. Moore. “These numbers reveal the hard work happening at the Port to finish the year strong, despite a challenging start. We are especially grateful to our Port’s workers, whose indomitable spirit and dedication brought us to this moment. Our administration will continue to promote our great port with infrastructure investments that will help grow business and create additional jobs.” More than 25.5 million tons moved through the port in the last six months, with the total cargo value for the year reaching $62.2 billion, the third-highest ever. Baltimore also finished first again among all U.S. ports for roll on/roll off farm and construction machinery, along with imported forest products and imported gypsum. Baltimore finished second overall in handling cars and light trucks, with nearly 750,000 total. Overall, the Port of Baltimore finished 10th in the total dollar value of its cargo and 11th for cargo tonnage among all ports. “Our terminal operators, private facilities, outstanding INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOC labor, and incredible supply chain partners are primed and ready to make 2025 a very successful year,” said Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Jonathan Daniels. https://lnkd.in/eaX82VaM

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re proud to recognize a trailblazer who make history right here at the Port of Baltimore. Meet Gwen Williamson, a dedicated INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMENS ASSOC worker and the first woman to operate a rubber-tired gantry crane at our Seagirt Marine Terminal. Learn about her unique milestone and what it was like to meet and introduce former President Joe Biden. Thanks for representing us so well during your career Gwen!

In celebration of #EngineersWeek, Maryland Port Administration Deputy Director of Engineering Cornelius Barmer, PE spoke to local high school students this morning at MITAGS about the exciting world of engineering. He spoke with students about the impact engineers have on our daily lives—from designing infrastructure to advancing technology. Cornelius really enjoys his career and strongly encouraged them to consider a future in this dynamic field.