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Port Stats
Cargo Volumes at Massport Facilities
Containerized Cargo (Conley Terminal)
| Category |
Dec 07-Nov 08 |
Dec 06-Nov 07 |
% Change |
| Containerized Cargo Import TEUs * (Fulls) |
101,704 |
104,175 |
-2.4% |
| Containerized Cargo Export TEUs * (Fulls) |
62,588 |
69,307 |
-9.7% |
| Containerized Cargo Empty TEUs * |
44,146 |
45,930 |
-3.9% |
| Containerized Cargo Total TEUs * |
208,438 |
219,412 |
-5.0% |
Containerized Import
Short Tons |
1,056,603 |
1,082,274 |
-2.4% |
Containerized Export
Short Tons |
558,911 |
618,912 |
-9.7% |
Total Containerized
Short Tons |
1,615,514 |
1,701,186 |
-5.0% |
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Non-Containerized Cargo (Massport Marine Facilities)
| Category |
Dec 07-Nov 08 |
Dec 06-Nov 07 |
% Change |
| Automobiles Processed |
23,130 |
11,110 |
108.2% |
| Cruise Passengers |
282,948 |
223,884 |
26.4% |
| Cement Short Tons |
173,596 |
194,318 |
-10.7% |
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* TEU (20-foot equivalent unit)
* Totals do not include Over-the-Road containers
Port of Boston Activity
All Volumes in Metric Tons Unless Otherwise Indicated
Volumes Reported for Public & Private Terminals *
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2008 |
2007 |
% Change |
| Containerized Cargo |
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| Public & Private Terminals |
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 Import Metric Tons |
973,409 |
1,113,654 |
-13% |
| Export Metric Tons |
496,311 |
620,303 |
-20% |
| Total Containerized Cargo |
1,469,720 |
1,733,957 |
-15% |
| Container Ships (includes barges) |
242 |
281** |
-14% |
| Auto Vessels |
32 |
20 |
60% |
| Bulk Cargo Imports in Metric Tons |
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| Automobiles (Autoport) |
29,150 |
10,971 |
166% |
| Petroleum Products |
6,837,017 |
8,876,924 |
-11% |
| Salt |
688,695 |
715,339 |
-4% |
| Liquefied Natural Gas |
2,556,039 |
3,154,858 |
-19% |
| Gypsum |
27,692 |
159,055 |
-83% |
| Cement *** |
161,656 |
257,508 |
-37% |
| Other |
2,105,133 |
1,223,565 |
72% |
| Sub-total Bulk Imports |
12,405,382 |
13,200,501 |
-6% |
| Bulk Cargo Exports in Metric Tons |
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| Scrap Metal |
539,966 |
539,966 |
19% |
| Other |
135,571 |
29,659 |
357% |
| Automobiles (Autoport) |
21,736 |
2,804 |
675% |
| Sub-total Bulk Exports |
800,524 |
572,429 |
40% |
| Total Bulk Cargo |
13,205,906 |
13,772,930 |
-4% |
| Bulk Cargo Vessels/Arrivals |
481 |
478 |
1% |
| Total Port of Boston Cargo |
15,511,011 |
15,332,970 |
1% |
| Container TEUs(Fulls Only) |
164,548 |
223,393 |
-26% |
| Automobiles Processed (units) |
26,779 |
10,079 |
166% |
| Cruise Passengers |
269,911 |
234,284 |
15% |
| Cruise Vessel Sailings |
113 |
101 |
12% |
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NOTES:
Container TEUs do not include Over-the-Road boxes
* Private Terminal Volumes are as reported by PIERS.
**Vessel arrivals for 2007 were previously reported in error as 361.
*** Cement includes barge volumes at Massport facilities.
Other bulk import cargoes include chewing gum, dyes, vegetable oil, putty and caulk, and adhesives.
Other bulk export cargoes include steel and used automobiles.
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