The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s state-owned public and private marine terminals handled 45.9 million tons of cargo last year, the second highest on record after 2023’s 52.3 million tons.
During the final six months of the year, the port handled more than 25.5 million tons of cargo valued at $62.2 billion, third highest on record.
“The Port of Baltimore is a powerful economic engine for all of Maryland that supports hundreds of thousands of jobs,” Paul J. Wiedefeld, Maryland Department of Transportation secretary, said.
“While there is more work ahead in the port’s recovery, these cargo numbers set the foundation for growth and a stronger year ahead.”
When to compared to other U.S. ports, the Port of Baltimore handled 848,628 tons of roll on/roll off farm and construction machinery, the highest in the country. It also handled more imported gypsum and imported forest products. It ranked second for cars and light trucks, handling 749,799 vehicles, and salt and exported coal. It ranked 10th for total cargo and 11th for dollar value.
In 2024, as part of the Howard Street Tunnel Project, a temporary route allowing double-stacked containers via rail to and from the port opened. The tunnel will be completed in 2026.