| Category |
Jan 12 – Dec 12 |
Jan 11 – Dec 11 |
% Change |
Containerized Cargo
Import TEUs * (Fulls) |
94,072
|
96,605
|
-2.6%
|
Containerized Cargo
Export TEUs * (Fulls) |
61,349
|
62,765
|
-2.3%
|
Containerized Cargo
Empty TEUs * |
32,326
|
33,367
|
-3.1%
|
Containerized Cargo
Total TEUs* |
187,747
|
192,737
|
-2.6%
|
Containerized Import
Short Tons |
977,314
|
1,003,629
|
-2.6%
|
Containerized Export
Short Tons |
547,847
|
560,491
|
-2.3%
|
Total Containerized
Short Tons |
1,525,161
|
1,564,121
|
-2.5%
|
| Category |
Jan 12 – Dec 12
|
Jan 11 – Dec 11
|
% Change
|
| Automobiles Processed |
41,120
|
37,242
|
10.4%
|
| Cruise Passengers |
380,054
|
310,238
|
22.5%
|
| Cement Short Tons |
142,774
|
131,087
|
8.9%
|
* TEU (20-foot equivalent unit)
* Totals do not include Over-the-Road containers
All Volumes in Metric Tons Unless Otherwise Indicated
Volumes Reported for Public & Private Terminals* |
| |
2011
|
2010
|
% Change
|
| Containerized Cargo |
|
|
|
| Public & Private Terminals |
|
|
|
| Import Metric Tons |
929,313
|
811,286
|
15%
|
| Export Metric Tons |
511,420
|
434,172
|
18%
|
| Total Containerized Cargo |
1,440,733
|
1,245,458
|
16%
|
| Container Ships (includes barges) |
218
|
194
|
12%
|
| Auto Vessels |
77
|
86
|
-10%
|
| Bulk Cargo Imports in Metric Tons |
|
|
|
| Petroleum Products |
6,599,506
|
6,927,893
|
-5%
|
| Liquefied Natural Gas |
1,662,176
|
1,512,182
|
10%
|
| Salt |
746,600
|
464,047
|
61%
|
| Cement * |
122,535
|
124,230
|
-1%
|
| Automobiles ** |
20,145
|
23,418
|
-14%
|
| General Cargo |
237,611
|
427,727
|
-44%
|
| Other |
441,647
|
863,562
|
-49%
|
| Sub-total Bulk Imports |
9,830,220
|
10,343,059
|
-5%
|
| Bulk Cargo Exports in Metric Tons |
|
|
|
| Scrap Metal |
130,425
|
188,308
|
-31%
|
| Automobiles ** |
10,545
|
33,345
|
-68%
|
| Other |
95,797
|
52,796
|
81%
|
| Sub-total Bulk Exports |
236,767
|
274,449
|
-14%
|
| Total Bulk Cargo |
10,066,987
|
10,617,508
|
-5%
|
| Bulk Cargo Vessels/Arrivals |
471
|
417
|
13%
|
| Total Port of Boston Cargo |
11,507,720
|
11,862,966
|
-3%
|
| Container TEUs (Fulls Only) |
161,624
|
139,672
|
16%
|
| Automobiles Processed (units) |
37,242
|
41,844
|
-11%
|
| Cruise Passengers |
310,238
|
322,161
|
-4%
|
| Cruise Vessel Sailings |
107
|
111
|
-4%
|
NOTES:
Container TEUs do not include Over-the-Road boxes
Private Terminal Volumes are as reported by PIERS.
* Cement includes barge volumes at Massport facilities.
** Auto tonnage data from PIERS
Other bulk import cargoes include chewing gum and toys.
Other bulk export cargoes include steel ingots, auto/truck parts.