The Port of Baltimore is a critical international gateway that connects the Mid-Atlantic region to global suppliers and markets. Maryland's Port plays an integral role as an economic generator and job creator, maintaining our nation's supply chain and moving vital goods to industries and consumers.
Several manufacturing industries in Baltimore rely entirely on the continuous supply of raw material that is sourced overseas and delivered to their waterside production facility by ocean vessels.
The Port of Baltimore consists of six state-owned (MPA Learn More) marine terminals and 20 private terminals with 39 piers, supporting over 273,000 jobs in Maryland linked to port activity and cargo weighing tens of millions tons moving through the Port annually.
The Port’s average annual salary for direct job holders is 18% higher than the average annual wage.
Source - 2023 Maryland Port Administration
