Port of Baltimore

Baltimore, UN/LOCODE USBAL, stands among the United States’ premier deep‑water ports, strategically situated in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay at 39.28°N latitude and –76.62°W longitude within the America/New York time zone. Its robust infrastructure and intermodal facilities handle container, bulk, and roll‑on/roll‑off traffic, linking inland manufacturers to international freight corridors. The Port Authority operates a 248‑knot‑wide approach channel, a dredged battery entrance, and a 215‑mile rail spur that connects to the national rail network, boosting logistics efficiency. Proximity to Baltimore’s logistics hub and an annual throughput of over 50 million TEU underscore its critical role in U.S. trade, regional growth, and resilience and security.