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REPORT 2016
General Cargo
Ten million tons! The Port of Baltimore’s public marine terminals sailed past its previous record for general cargo tonnage in 2016 by handling nearly 10.1 million tons. It marked the first time the 10 million ton plateau had been reached. General cargo includes autos, container, forest products and roll on/roll off (farm and construction machinery).
Containers led the way with their own record
year. Having the necessary infrastructure, the Port of Baltimore can today handle some of the largest ships in the world. Autos had a solid year as Baltimore has led the nation in handling cars for the last several years. Finished rolled paper and wood pulp continued mixed results for forest products. Overall the Port was able
to maintain its market share as a number one port
in several key commodities and continue as one of Maryland’s leading economic engines.
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
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GENERAL CARGO
2016: 10,061,841 Tons 2015: 9,629,863 Tons PERCENT CHANGE: +4.49%
BILL MCALLEN
2015
2016
NEW RECORD SET