Frequently Asked Questions

Port of Baltimore General Information

What Cruise Vacations can I take from the POB and what does it cost to park?

Click here to view the Cruise Information page on our web site.

Where do I find information on Baltimore's Inner Harbor attractions and historical vessels?

Contact the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association 1-877-Baltimore or visit their website www.baltimore.org.

How do I receive the POB Magazine?

Click on the following link and submit the form: Subscribe to POB Magazine

I would like information on POB statistics, how do I obtain a report?

Click here to view the Cargo Statistics page on our web site.

How do I get general information on shipping and international trade?

Contact the World Trade Center Institute by calling 410-576-0022 or visit their website www.wtci.org.

I want to start my own import/export company, what should I do?

Contact the World Trade Center Institute by calling 410-576-0022 or visit their website www.wtci.org.

Where do I find employment information for the MPA?

Click to view the MPA's Employment web page or call 410-631-1000.

Whom do I contact for employment information with the Steamship lines or the ILA?

Contact the Steamship lines directly or the ILA by calling 410-631-7271.

I am researching my ancestry and I know one came over on a certain ship into the POB. How do I find information on ship manifests?

Contact the Maryland Historical Society by calling 410-685-3750 or visit their website www.mdhs.org. You may also contact the Baltimore City Archives by calling 410-396-3884 or visit their website https://msa.maryland.gov/bca/.

Shipping and Terminal Information

How do I ship my privately owned automobile within the U.S. or to a foreign country?

If you need to ship your vehicle within the U.S. you should refer to your Yellow Pages and look for Auto Transporters and Auto Drive Away Companies. Military personnel who need to ship their privately owned vehicle overseas may contact the PASHA Group, 410-631-5751. Non-military persons who need to ship overseas should refer to the Steamship Line Shipping Services Directory (click here for more information on the Shipping Services Directory).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Port of Baltimore General Information

What Cruise Vacations can I take from the POB and what does it cost to park?

Where do I find information on Baltimore's Inner Harbor attractions and historical vessels?

How do I receive the POB Magazine?

I would like information on POB statistics, how do I obtain a report?

How do I get general information on shipping and international trade?

I want to start my own import/export company, what should I do?

Where do I find employment information for the MPA?

Whom do I contact for employment information with the Steamship lines or the ILA?

I am researching my ancestry and I know one came over on a certain ship into the POB. How do I find information on ship manifests?

Shipping and Terminal Information

How do I ship my privately owned automobile within the U.S. or to a foreign country?

How do I ship household goods?

What Steamship Lines call which POB terminals?

What date is a certain vessel due into the POB?

What are the terminal handling charges such as trucking and unloading charges?

Where do I find information on railroad operations at the POB?

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Who do I contact for questions about Maryland roads, highways, toll facilities, MTAG, or the MVA?

How do I contact U.S. Customs in Baltimore?

I need to register my boat, how do I do that?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Port of Baltimore General Information

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Shipping and Terminal Information

Contacting Other Related Agencies