SEAPORT

• USEGG
• Latitude: 39.352
• Longitude: -74.7045
• US East Coast
• Marina in US

Location: US

The United States boasts a vast network of seaports critical to its economy, connecting domestic markets with international trade routes. Below is a description and some specifications for several major seaports in the U.S.

1. Port of Los Angeles, California

• Location: San Pedro Bay, Los Angeles, California
• Size: Covers approximately 7,500 acres of land and water
• Terminals: 25 cargo terminals
• Facilities: Includes container terminals, breakbulk terminals, dry and liquid bulk terminals, and a cruise terminal
• Cargo Volume: Handles over 9 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) annually
• Major Imports/Exports: Electronics, vehicles, apparel, furniture, petroleum, and agricultural products
• Connectivity: Rail access including Union Pacific and BNSF Railway, and direct motorway links
• Special Features: Advanced environmental initiatives such as the Clean Air Action Plan, automated cargo handling.

2. Port of Long Beach, California

• Location: Adjacent to the Port of Los Angeles, Southern California
• Size: Approximately 3,520 acres
• Terminals: 22 cargo terminals
• Facilities: Container terminals, automotive terminals, and multi-purpose terminal facilities
• Cargo Volume: Handles around 8 million TEUs annually
• Major Imports/Exports: Electronics, plastics, furniture, machinery, and petroleum
• Connectivity: Extensive on-dock rail facilities, direct to intermodal yards, and freeway links
• Special Features: The Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project, aiming to create one of the world's most technically advanced and greenest terminals.

3. Port of New York and New Jersey

• Location: The port district encompasses waterways within a 25-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty
• Size: Spans over 3,200 acres of cargo facilities
• Terminals: 6 container terminals, auto, and bulk handling terminals
• Facilities: Specialized terminal for perishables, breakbulk, general cargo, and ro-ro (roll-on/roll-off) capability
• Cargo Volume: Handles more than 7 million TEUs annually
• Major Imports/Exports: Clothing, machinery, food products, beverages, and chemicals
• Connectivity: Extensive rail connections, including ExpressRail network, and major highway access
• Special Features: Deepening of harbor channels to accommodate larger ships, and the Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Project.

4. Port of Savannah, Georgia

• Location: Savannah River, 18 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean
• Size: Covers approximately 1,200 acres
• Terminals: Garden City Terminal is one of the largest single container terminals in the United States
• Facilities: Container berths, bulk and breakbulk terminals
• Cargo Volume: Handles over 5 million TEUs annually
• Major Imports/Exports: Agricultural products, machinery, furniture, textiles, and vehicles
• Connectivity: Direct rail services (Norfolk Southern and CSX), and vital highway connections
• Special Features: Major expansion projects like the Mason Mega Rail Terminal and improvement through Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP).

5. Port of Houston, Texas

• Location: Inland, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico
• Size: Encompasses 25 miles of the Houston Ship Channel
• Terminals: 25 cargo terminals including container, liquid bulk, and breakbulk terminals
• Facilities: One of the largest petrochemical complexes in the world, refrigerated storage facilities
• Cargo Volume: Handles over 2.5 million TEUs annually
• Major Imports/Exports: Oil, natural gas, machinery, chemicals, and food products
• Connectivity: Integrated rail access via UP and BNSF, and key highway links
• Special Features: Environmental initiatives and expansions to container terminals for capacity boost and efficiency.

General Specifications Common To Major U.S. Seaports:

• Depth: Typically ranging from 35 to 50 feet to accommodate post-Panamax vessels
• Crane Capacity: High-capacity quay cranes able to handle multiple containers simultaneously
• Technology: Advanced tracking systems, EDI, and automated cargo handling systems
• Security: Compliance with International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, robust security measures like surveillance and access control
• Environmental Standards: Implementation of eco-friendly practices, emissions reductions plans, and sustainable development projects.

These ports are central to the U.S. logistics and supply chain, facilitating substantial volumes of international and domestic trade.