FreightWaves Classics: Port of Boston was America’s first seaport

A photo of 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 nation’s busiest ports, it remains both an active and historic port.

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