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PORT REPORT
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utomobile volumes at the Port of
Baltimore demonstrated excellent gains
in FY 2010. Volume was up 20.2%; a
total of 357,731 autos moved over MPA
piers, compared to 297,567 in FY 2009.
The Port of Baltimore remains a leader in the
international movement of automobiles, thanks to the
support of all of the major ocean car carriers offering
their services to all corners of the globe.
Spring brought BMW to the Port with an anticipated
annual volume of 50,000 units for the next five years.
Ford experienced tremendous growth through the Port
of Baltimore in FY 2010, especially with its Fiesta and
Transit Connect vehicles. Subaru import volumes were
another reason the Port of Baltimore grew in this sector.
Baltimore continues with its nationally renowned
quality-handling program, QCHAT, to process
autos across Port piers. The program includes
key participants in the auto supply chain, such
as stevedores, labor and manufacturers. QCHAT
specializes in verifying that all pieces of cargo are
handled with white-glove care.
FISCAL YEAR 2010
357,731
FISCAL YEAR 2009
297,567
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PERCENT CHANGE
+20.2%
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