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AUTOS
tronger demands for
autos helped the Port
of Baltimore achieve
a successful FY 2011 for autos.
More than 414,000 cars moved
over Baltimore’s public marine
terminals, a 16 percent increase
from FY 2010.
Many auto companies that
brought their vehicles through
Baltimore experienced solid
rebounds from previous fiscal
years affected by the economic
downturn. Baltimore set a record in
October 2010 by handling 42,830
cars, a record for one month. It was
the second time in 2010 that this
record was surpassed, which was
very good news for the 1,150 direct
jobs at the Port that are generated
by the auto business.
Baltimore’s reputation as
an auto port is greatly aided by
its nationally renowned quality
program, QCHAT (Quality Cargo
Handling Action Team). This unique
program brings together all the
key players in the auto supply
chain, including manufacturer,
processor, labor and Port. QCHAT
includes monthly meetings with all
of the above participants to verify
that each auto that comes across
Baltimore’s piers is handled with
white-glove care. ★
FISCAL YEAR 2011
10.3 Million Tons
FISCAL YEAR 2010
9.1 Million Tons
³ PERCENT CHANGE
+14%
★
★
★
Port Report
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BREAKBULK/
BULK
he Port of Baltimore
saw a healthy 25
percent gain in both
breakbulk and bulk in FY 2011.
Power generation using wind
technologies helped increase
breakbulk tonnages. Bulk
commodities like asphalt and
molasses saw marked increases
as well. Both breakbulk and bulk
are aided by Baltimore’s strong
local market, closest inland port to
the Midwest, and superior rail and
highway connections. ★
T
S
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
BREAKBULK/BULK
Change FY ’10 FY ’11
FISC L YEAR 2011
506,533 Tons
FISC L YEAR 2010
403,833 Tons
PERCENT CHANGE
+25%
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
AUTOS
FISCAL YEAR 2011
414,674 Tons
FISCAL YEAR 2010
357,731 Tons
PERCENT CHANGE
+16%
Change FY ’10 FY ’11