Located on the banks of Patapsco River, the Port of Baltimore was established in 1706. Thriving on variety, the port handles all kinds of cargoes like crops, automobiles and zinc from all over the world. Being strategically located in the Mid-Atlantic and having an inland setting has made the port of Baltimore the closest port to the Midwest America. Also, it has exploited its geographical location by having world-class facilities The Baltimore Port is equipped with computerized gate complexes, hand held computers and scanners and uses the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)- all which greatly increase the port's efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Opened in 1706, the Port of Baltimore will be celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. Cruise ships arrive and depart Baltimore Port from the Seagirt Marine Terminal that is located at 2600 Broening Highway. Providing all the technological advances, the Port of Baltimore is regarded as one of America's top container terminals. Handling cargoes containing various materials, Baltimore Port is estimated to handle more than 30 million tons annually.
Inner Harbour of the Port of Baltimore has been the centre of port facilities at Baltimore Port in USA. But with the decline of Baltimore's shipping business during the post-war years, the Inner Harbour suffered too. Gradually the Inner Harbour was renovated and now it stands high with a variety of tourist attractions like the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, the U.S.S. Constellation and Oriole Park.
