baltimoresun.com - Sun coverage: Port of Baltimore

Md. dock crews, ships left idle by recession

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Container ships are lined up off Annapolis, waiting for work. The port of Baltimore had to buy 15 acres of land to park 57,000 unsold cars. Business is slow these days for Baltimore longshoremen.

State considers Ceres, Ports America to operate Seagirt

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The port of Baltimore has concentrated its search for a private partner to operate the state-owned Seagirt Marine Terminal on two competitors - a vital step in preparation for the expected widening of the Panama Canal in 2014.

MPA seeks partner to invest in Seagirt

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Maryland Port Administration is inviting private companies interested in leasing and running the Seagirt Marine Terminal to submit their qualifications to become a partner in the venture, officials said Wednesday.

As sales slump, cars back up at Baltimore's port

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

State buys nearly 15 acres for backlog of cargo

Thousands of new and unsold automobiles are parked at ports across the country - another sign of just how badly car sales are faring.

Port of Baltimore traffic assessment generally positive

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Business gains offset somewhat by declines in auto, paper

Business in the port of Baltimore held up reasonably well in 2008 despite declines in certain sectors of cargo during the second half of the year, according to the Maryland Port Administration.

Review: Baltimore port security improved

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Major shortcomings from '07 fixed, bring marks to 'near perfect'

The port of Baltimore, which a year ago was criticized by the Coast Guard for shortcomings in security, has been given "near perfect" marks in its most recent review, according to the federal agency.

Scrutiny of foreign deals urged

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Lawmakers would improve screening of purchases of U.S. firms by overseas investors

President Bush is coming under growing pressure to toughen the government's scrutiny of future transactions, as the furor continues over an Arab firm's purchase of some U.S. port operations, including in Baltimore.

Ehrlich objects to port deal

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Should have been told about security issues before sale, he says

Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. said yesterday that he was concerned that a state-owned company in the United Arab Emirates could gain control of some operations at the port of Baltimore - the highest-ranking Maryland official to weigh in on what has ballooned into a major national political issue over port security.

$1 million due port, city from Homeland Security

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Two of eight applications from area were approved

Baltimore and its port will share about $1 million in security money from the Department of Homeland Security, agency officials said yesterday, although they couldn't immediately say where it would be used.

Md. OKs security upgrades for port

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Board of Public Works backs $5.5 million system of surveillance cameras; Portable detectors also approved

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved nearly $6 million in security upgrades for the port of Baltimore yesterday, despite worries from the governor and state treasurer about whether a new security camera system would be adequate.