Maritime Directory

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Retail distribution specialists. Weekly shipping between U.S.and all major Caribbean ports.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton Harbour Commissioners (HOPA Ports) manages and operates the Port of Hamilton and other regional ports, providing shipping, cargo handling, storage, and multimodal transportation services.

Lake Charles, LA, United States

The Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District, known as the Port of Lake Charles, is the 10th-busiest U.S. port and a global LNG export hub managing the Calcasieu Ship Channel in Louisiana.

River Rouge, MI, United States

Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company, founded in 1928, operates general freight transportation and stevedoring services with terminals in Detroit and Ecorse, Michigan, including Foreign Trade Zones and ship repair facilities.

Wilmington, NC, United States

The North Carolina State Ports Authority operates the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, providing intermodal cargo shipping solutions with rail connectivity and refrigerated cargo handling.

Ogdensburg, NY, United States

The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Is a self-supporting public benefit corporation dedicated to broadening its industrial base, expanding job opportunities, and improving the quality of life for the people of northern New York. The OBPA is commited to economic development and selling the city of Ogdensburg to the world. The Port of Ogdensburg is Foreign Trade Zone qualified. The Port Authority web site has helpful information about the northern New York region, transportaion in the area, economic development, port facilities, and real estate on the St. Lawrence river. Visit our web site for information on why your business should consider locating an office in Ogdensburg. Information on rail transportation, Ogdensburg International Airport, land transportaion, and the Port of Ogdensburg, located on the St. Lawrence River is provided on the site.

Buffalo, NY, United States

The Port of Buffalo is a major U.S. port on the Great Lakes, offering extensive bulk cargo storage and seamless intermodal shipping solutions including marine, rail, and land transport.

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.

Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Ports of Indiana is a quasi-governmental organization that operates a statewide system of ports, foreign trade zones and economic development programs under the authority of the Indiana Port Commission, a seven-member bipartisan board appointed by the governor.