FreightWaves Classics: Port of Boston was America's first seaport
It is intertwined with American history 459 6 minutes read A photo of cranes at Conley Terminal, part of the Port of Boston complex. (Photo: Port of Boston) This is the first in an ongoing series of articles on U.S. ports. America’s ports are a key part of the U.S. transportation network. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, maritime vessels carry 53% and 38% of U.S. imports and exports, respectively, by value. Among U.S. airports, seaports and border crossings, the Port of Boston ranked 69th in imports/exports at the end of 2020. While it is no longer among the ...
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