MASSPORT: Ports: About the Port

Boston has a thriving port. As one of the most modern and efficient container ports in the U.S., the Port of Boston handles more than 1.3 million tons of general cargo, 1.5 million tons of non-fuels bulk cargo and 12.8 million tons of bulk fuel cargo yearly.

Containerized cargo shipments go through Conley Terminal in South Boston and Moran Terminal is currently leased to Boston Autoport for the import and distribution of automobiles.

Cruiseport Boston is now considered one of the fastest growing high-end cruise markets in the country. The Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, located in the Boston Marine Industrial Park will serve over 233,000 cruise passengers this year. Boston’s 2008 cruise season runs between April and November.

Value Added Services

Why the port is an obvious choice for informed customers.

Tax Credit Info

A dollar-for-dollar tax credit to corporations that pay the Harbor Maintenance Tax on goods moving through Massachusetts ports.

Port Statistics

Import/Export Guidelines

Tariffs

Detailed information about tariff pricing

Marine Fueling License Application and Instructions

Marine Fueling Application and Instructions.

History

The Port of Boston is the oldest continually active major port in the Western Hemisphere. Read about our history here..

Contact Us

Massport Maritime contact information.

Associations Links

For More Information

Contact information for various groups and agencies related to the port.