Maritime Directory

Varberg, Sweden, Sweden

The Port Authority of Varberg manages and operates the port facilities in Varberg, Sweden, providing services for shipping, cargo handling, and maritime logistics.

Marseille Cedex 02, France

Port Autonome de Marseille Fos is a major French port offering multi-traffic facilities including container, conventional, ro-ro, bulk, and cruise terminals, serving destinations such as Corsica, Sardinia, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Paris Cedex 15, France

Port Autonome de Paris manages and operates the port facilities in Paris, facilitating inland waterway transport and logistics.

Kingscote, SA, Australia

Port Corp South Australia manages port facilities and operations in Kingscote, supporting maritime activities in the region.

SA, Australia

Port Corp South Australia manages and operates port facilities including Klein Point, supporting maritime logistics and regional shipping activities.

Wallaroo, SA, Australia

Port Corp South Australia operates the port facilities at Wallaroo, providing maritime services and infrastructure support for shipping and logistics.

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.

Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

PMSi is a subsidiary of Eurotunnel plc, providing the following security services for the port, maritime, rail and logistics industries: Assistance in the selection, installation and operation of security related technical solutions. Provision of security assessments and surveys; plus design of total security plans for vulnerable facilities and assets. Training companies and their members of staff to understand security issues, to gain certification, to operate and maintain security equipment efficiently and cost effectively. ISPS (International Ships and Port Facility Security) Code compliance, and implementation, including related assessments, audits, plan preparation and training. To assist communications, state of the art video conferencing facilities are available at our head office in Folkestone and also at our offices in London, Paris and Calais. This allows us to communicate on a global basis with our customers and partners in a cost effective and efficient manner

Astoria, OR, United States

The Port of Astoria is an Oregon municipal corporation governed by five elected commissioners, managing port operations and facilities in Clatsop County since 1910.

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.

Harbour, Bruxelles, Belgium

The Port of Brussels is a strategic inland port in Belgium offering extensive logistics and warehousing facilities along the canal, supporting urban logistics and freight transport.

Corpus Christi, TX, United States

The Port of Corpus Christi is a major U.S. port handling crude oil, natural gas, grain, wind energy components, and other cargo with extensive facilities and logistics support.

Dakar, Senegal

The Port of Dakar Authority manages and operates the port facilities in Dakar, Senegal, facilitating maritime trade and logistics.

Cargo Village, Dubai Int'l Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Located along the Persian Gulf between Quatar and Oman , Dubai is one of the seven emirates that comprises the United Arab Emirates. Because of it's unique location and loose restrictions on trade Dubai has become the chief supplier for the emerging markets of India, Central Asia, the CIS and South Africa. Dubai's atronomical growth can be seen in it's prosperous port that houses over 120 shipping lines, and a state of the art international airport that serves over 80 airlines. Combine these outstanding facilities with a first class communications system and you have an incredible location for international trade.

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.

Helsingør,, Denmark

Port of Elsinore is a Danish seaport located in Helsingør, providing maritime services and facilities for commercial shipping and logistics.

Fall River,, MA, United States

The Port of Fall River is a major natural harbor in Massachusetts offering deep-water berths, rail spurs, and extensive storage facilities to support diverse shipping needs.

Fleetwood, Lancashire, Great Britain (Uk)

Situated on the Lancashire coast, Fleetwood is well established as one of the UK’s major ports for ro-ro traffic to and from Northern Ireland, and has been a major fishing port for 90 years. The sheltered enclosed dock houses a marina with 300 fully serviced berths, a dry storage compound and comprehensive facilities for the leisure sailor. It is an ideal base for cruises to Morecambe Bay and the Irish Sea.

Formosa,, Pcia. de Formosa, Argentina

The new port of Formosa is located on the right margin of the Paraguay River, about 900 miles from Buenos Aires. It has a mooring front of 754 feet, a classification yard of 226,042 sq. ft., and service and storage facilities; it is capable of operating year round with a draft of 9 feet. This port is protected against fluvial erosion during the rising water season by a system of coastal defence formed by a watertight clay embankment covered by bunk mattresses and stone gabions. It has railroad access from the Belgrano railroad.

Glückstadt, Germany

The port of Glückstadt is situated at the international shipping line Elbe in the entry area of Hamburg and therefore it is an ideal location for regional bulk und general cargo traffic. The regional traffic is influent by the extensive hinterland. The port of Glückstadt provides different industrial branches like paper, cement and wood industry and a power station. It also handles agricultural good, including fertilizer, forage and crops.Because of its special position, the port of Glückstadt also represents a perfect transshipment location for direct direct transfer from seagoing vessels to barges or vice versa. Due to its big capacity, the crane is able to move heavy cargo as well. The facilities of the port of Glückstadt are aligned with these kinds of handling, but versatilely applicable.Proper facilities, modern equipment and qualified personnel guarantee an optimal, timesaving handling of cargo.

Goole, Great Britain (Uk)

Goole is Britain's premier inland port, strategically located with extensive modern facilities for handling unitised, bulk, and general cargo including containers, steel, and timber.

Hanstholm, Jutland, Denmark

Hanstholm Harbour is Denmark's most recent and modern fishing and commercial harbour, serving as the largest landing place for high-quality consumer fish with extensive service facilities.

Homer, AK, United States

The City of Homer Port & Harbor provides harbor facilities and services including moorage, vessel haul-out, marine repair, and cargo handling in Homer, Alaska.

Immingham, United Kingdom

Immingham is one of Britain’s fastest growing ports. The combination of a strategic location on the south bank of the Humber – the UK’s busiest commercial estuary – with extensive deep-water facilities and high-quality service, makes Immingham a market leader in the UK, and first choice for a wide range of customers and traffics.

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.