The Port of Baltimore’s public marine terminals set a monthly tonnage record in July of 853,818 tons, besting the previous record of 852,522 tons set in April, the Maryland Port Administration announced last week.
The port handled 24 percent more cargo by weight in July than in June. Through the first seven months of the year, tonnage is up 11 percent from 2011. Among individual commodities, roll-on/roll-off is up 32 percent, auto units are up 22 percent, containers are up 8 percent and wood pulp is up 2 percent.
Baltimore’s first-half tonnage also set a record.
This year’s gains follow on the heels of a strong 2011 in which the Port of Baltimore experienced a 15 percent increase in cargo.
Baltimore sets tonnage mark in July
