Maritime Directory

Freeport, TX, United States

Port Freeport has continued to make improvements to its facilities while implementing its Strategic Master Plan. Prodjects currently underway are: Construction of Dock A (750 ft. dock) is nearing completion · The expansion of an open storage yard was completed · Port Freeport has experienced tremendous growth in truck traffic. On average 6000 trucks per month are visisting Port Freeport for pick up and delivery of cargo. · The port’s mobile container crane apron work area expansion has been completed · Port Freeport has widened its access channel to allow for the passage of 100,000 dwt ships · Port Freeport’s deep berthing area has been deepened to 70 ft. This area has become a preferred site for specialized cargo business sucha as heavy lift pieces and drill rigs Port Freeport is a niche port and is always willing to cater to our clients specific needs. Port Freeport has established Foreign Trade Zone #149 and is currently working on expanding this general purpose zone to areas in the northern parts of Brazoria County. Port Freeport Tonnage Statistics Tonnage 747,839 Domestic Tonnage 164,555 Total Tonnage 912, 934 During FY 1999-2000 annual ship calls were 164. There has been a 27.6% increase in barge calls for Port Freeport. Currently, Dole Liner Express is the only liner service to and from Central America with stops in Freeport. The primaryimport cargo is bananas and other fruits form Central America. Port Freeport is now recognized asn the nations top banana port of the Gulf Coast. Port Freeport is a thriving port with all the necessary components to be a full service port. Port Freeport’s 45 foot deep, 400 foot wide and 3.5 mile long channel quickly brings in vessels up to 80,000 dead weight tons from the Gulf of Mexico to the harbor. Port Freeport is currently implementing an aggressive expansion program that has dredged our deep berthing area to 70 feet and we are now actively working toward the extension of “A” dock to 750 feet. The port has a Gottwald 280 multi-purpose mobile crane, which has the capacity to perform twenty-five container, moves per hour or be outfitted to handle lifts in excess of 100 tons. Port Freeport has continued to acquire equipment and proceed with expansion plans to provide enhanced services to its clientele. Contrary to some larger Gulf ports, Port Freeport still offers personal, tailor-made service to its customers. In addition, Port Freeport has on site warehouse and transit shed space in excess of 400,000 square feet. Foreign Trade Zone #149 is active at Port Freeport. The FTZ permits unique incentives to Port Freeport’s clientele. An active FTZ may allow for the deferral, reduction or possible elimination of duties. Port Freeport maintains an inventory of developable properties that could meet most any needs of its’ clients. In 1999, Port Freeport handled more than 872,000 metric tons of neo-bulk, breakbulk, containers and liquid bulk commodities. Port Freeport is truly a multi-purpose port. Dole Fresh Fruits, Chiquita Brands, Inc and American Rice are a few of the companies that call Port Freeport Home.

Canada

Port Saint John is a major port in Atlantic Canada offering a range of services including cargo handling, cruise operations, leasing, and community engagement with a focus on sustainability and safety.

Ayr, Great Britain (Uk)

Situated on the west coast of Scotland at the entrance to the Firth of Clyde, the Port of Ayr is ideally placed to serve Scotland’s industrial and agricultural lowlands. The port benefits from an excellent communications network, with motorway and rail systems providing easy access to the rest of the UK and beyond. The port offers considerable experience in handling a wide range of cargoes, including dry bulks, forest products and scrap metal, and is also recognised as a major supply base for the offshore industry. Ayr is becoming an increasingly popular port-of-call for cruise liners, with its close proximity to some of Scotland’s best known attractions.

London, Great Britain (Uk)

The Port of Barrow, located in south-west Cumbria, is well placed to serve shipping routes to Ireland, mainland Europe, the north Atlantic and beyond. The modern shipbuilding facilities of BAE SYSTEMS Marine Ltd are located within the enclosed docks. Developments to facilitate the construction of Britain’s Vanguard Class submarines have resulted in Ramsden Dock being able to accommodate vessels up to 230 m in length, 35 m beam and 10 m draught.

Great Britain (Uk)

Bellingham, WA, United States

Port of Bellingham operates a strategic shipping terminal located between Seattle and Vancouver B.C., offering competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and connections to railroads for inland transportation, serving trade routes across the Pacific Rim and beyond.

Brest, France

Its strategic location makes it a prime site at the heart of the Atlantic Arc and a gateway to Europe.

Rosyth, Fife, United Kingdom

Port of Burntisland, located on the north side of the River Forth, offers substantial ground for development and supports transport and distribution by sea, rail, or road. It handles liquid cargo such as caustic soda and facilitates module building for North Sea oil rigs.

Dundee, Scotland, Great Britain (Uk)

The Port of Dundee is located on the north side of the river Tay estuary on the East Coast of Scotland. Forth Ports is the Competent Harbour Authority for the river Tay. This naturally sheltered location is the reason why the Port of Dundee can trace its history back over 800 years. Dundee is an all weather, all year port which provides facilities 24 hours a day. A major Scottish Port, and the most northerly owned by Forth Ports PLC, Dundee provides a wide range of industries with first class facilities backed up with a professional and efficient service.

Echuca,, Victoria,, Australia

The Port of Echuca is situated in the historic port on the Mighty River Murray and is one of Victoria's top tourist destinations. The Port of Echuca offers a great sense of history for any visitor with the historic Echuca Wharf built in 1865 as the boarding point for your special occasion. We offer a unique environment for private and corporate entertainment. Our vessels, P.S. Pevensey, P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot and P.S. Adelaide, are authentic steamers, maintained and operated exactly as they were in the hey-day of the river trade. There is an incredible sense of history your guests can experience on these gentle giants. The Murray River sets a picturesque background.

Stirlingshire, United Kingdom

Grangemouth is Scotland's main port handling approximately 9 million tonnes of cargo annually, offering 24/7 stevedoring and cargo handling services with excellent road and rail connectivity.

Forth Ports PLC, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Leith is the largest enclosed deepwater port in Scotland, capable of handling handymax ships up to 50,000 DWT, offering full stevedoring and cargo handling services with modern equipment and excellent rail and road connections.

Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Port of Mar del Plata is located on the Atlantic Ocean in Argentina, comprising a commercial south sector and a north sector serving as an Argentine Navy base, with facilities for nautical sports in between.

Mazatlan,, Sinaloa,, Mexico

Port of Mazatlan is a maritime port facility located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, providing port services and operations.

Mazatlán,, Sinaloa,, Mexico

Port of Mazatlan is a maritime port facility located in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, providing port services and operations.

Metlakatla, AK, United States

The Port of Metlakatla is managed under the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, providing transportation infrastructure and services including ferry operations in Metlakatla, Alaska.

Portland,, Maine, United States

The Port of Portland in Maine is a municipal institution managing various city services including marine terminal operations and payment processing for shipping activities. It is a major regional shipping center on the Pacific coast.

Portland, Victoria, Australia

Punta Quilla, Pcia. de Santa Cruz, Argentina

The Port of Punta Quilla is a deep, sheltered natural port located on the south margin of the estuary of Port Santa Cruz, Argentina, providing access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Richmond, VA, United States

The Port of Richmond is a full service container and general cargo port in Central Virginia

Rio Grande, RS, Brazil

Port of Rio Grande is a maritime port located in Rio Grande, RS, Brazil. The official website is currently under maintenance.

United States

Seattle, WA, United States

The Port of Seattle is divided into four operating divisions, plus corporate departments that support the divisions and the broad mission of the Port. Aviation Division The Aviation Division operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Sea-Tac is the 18th busiest passenger airport in the United States, serving 31 million passengers a year and moving more than 346,000 metric tons of air cargo annually. Mark Reis is Managing Director. Capital Development Division The newest Port division, Capital Development oversees the Port’s procurement and construction services, and includes the new Central Procurement Officer position. Ralph Graves is the Managing Director of the division, and Nora Huey is the Central Procurement Office Director. Real Estate Division This division’s mission is to improve the use of selected Port assets to promote regional economic vitality, create jobs and generate new revenue. It also provides services and facilities for fishing, commercial and recreational boats at Fishermen's Terminal, the Maritime Industrial Center, Harbor Island Marina, Shilshole Bay Marina and Bell Harbor Marina. Joe McWilliams is Managing Director. Seaport Division The Seaport operates the nation’s 7th busiest marine container cargo and bulk cargo port and handles related terminal infrastructure maintenance. Cruise Services operates two passenger cruise terminals and other large vessel moorage facilities. Linda Styrk is Managing Director. Corporate Departments Other departments serving all divisions include Accounting and Procurement Services, Construction Services, Engineering, Executive, Finance and Budget, Government Relations, Human Resources and Development, Information Technology, Labor Relations, Legal, Police, Public Affairs and Social Responsibility.

Silloth, Cumbria, Great Britain (Uk)

Silloth is located on the English side of the Solway Firth. It is well placed for trade with western Europe, Ireland and the Isle of Man, and has good road connections with the M6 motorway, southern Scotland and the North-East of England. A variety of cargoes has been handled at the port in recent years, but the most regular traffics are grain, fertiliser and cement. Silloth is administered from Barrow.

Portland, OR, United States