Port Of Baltimore Directory Online

RAILROAD ACCESS

Shipment inland is an easy step from Baltimore. Baltimore offers the most modern, high-capacity intermodal rail ramps available anywhere in the nation. Two intermodal ramps are within minutes of the docks: the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) adjacent to the Seagirt Marine Terminal, and the Bayview Intermodal Yard just off I-95. Both are readily accessible to all of Baltimore's marine terminals and superior interstate network. The ICTF offers high-capacity, multi-stack capability and intermodal services around the clock.

Both the Bayview Yard and the ICTF offer key ramp services to many cities, including major hubs in the Midwest, and seamless interconnections are available to serve the whole country.

Automobile/Ro/Ro

As one of the leading automobile ports in the United States, the Port of Baltimore relies on many different partners to get the job done right. The service that Baltimore's two Class 1 railroads provide to the Port makes Baltimore attractive to automobile manufacturers in the United States looking to export their vehicles. The railroads' ability to transport automobiles across the country also makes Baltimore popular with overseas manufacturers who use the Port as their primary distribution center east of the Mississippi River.

Improved clearances along its Northeast Corridor allow rail cars to transport automobiles stacked on three levels. This tri-level direct service to and from the Dundalk Marine Terminal improves the Port's efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The use of unit trains enhances Baltimore's reputation as one of the nation's top Ro/Ro ports. Baltimore's proximity to the major farm and construction equipment manufacturers in the Midwest and unsurpassed rail service make locomotives pulling long lines of combines, bulldozers or tractors a common sight at the Port.

Breakbulk/Steel

Since not all cargo comes in a box, ports need to offer more than intermodal service. Baltimore provides direct service to the Port for special breakbulk and project cargoes. Baltimore offers a specialized steel-handling program that provides door-to-door service for steel importers and exporters using the Dundalk Marine Terminal.

Bulk

As a diversified port, Baltimore handles millions of tons of bulk commodities such as coal, iron ore, grain and asphalt. Baltimore's rail service, with the help of several short line railroads, can transport bulk cargoes across town or across the country.

Direct boxcar, covered hopper and ore jeeny service is provided to private terminals handling a wide variety of dry bulk and breakbulk cargoes. Direct service is provided to all three of the Port's coal terminals.