Ports

76% of Trade

Seventy-six percent of all trade involves some form of marine transportation. That figure jumps to 90 percent of international trade.

$1.5 Trillion

Our nation’s ports are the lifelines of our economy. Annually, ships move $1.5 trillion in and out of U.S. ports, and ports support more than 13 million jobs.

15,000 Miles

There are 15,000 miles of waterways, seaports, and other commercially navigable waters in the United States.

One Inch

Volume matters. Larger ships are pushing the limits of navigation channel depths and bridge heights at our nation’s seaports. For example, having an extra inch of water to pass through can allow a ship to load and carry an additional 58,000 pairs of athletic shoes valued at more than $5 million.