Evidence for Informed Maritime Decisions

This page is your entry point to the U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) port-related data and analytical resources. Here you will find curated datasets, dashboards, and reports that illuminate how America’s ports move freight, create jobs, and support national security. Drawing on sources such as the Port Performance Freight Statistics Program, the Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center, and MARAD’s proprietary Vessel Call and Port Investment datasets, we provide:

• Authoritative numbers on cargo volumes, vessel calls, berth productivity, and intermodal connectivity.

• Interactive tools that let users visualize trends, benchmark port performance, and download machine-readable data for custom analysis.

• Research briefs and technical documentation that explain our methods, data lineage, and limitations so you can cite results with confidence.

• Links to external federal partners—including the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the Army Corps of Engineers—so you can quickly locate complementary statistics on waterways, dredging, and freight flows.

Whether you are a port planner, supply-chain analyst, academic researcher, or policymaker, these resources are designed to help you quantify challenges, track progress, and make evidence-based decisions that strengthen the Nation’s maritime supply chain.

For a broader overview of MARAD’s port programs—including infrastructure grants, investment assistance, and national-security initiatives—visit the Ports page in the Economic Security section of our website.

Topics

• List of U.S. ports

• Port Activity Metrics

Questions?
For general inquiries about MARAD’s port data products, contact the Office of Data & Economic Analysis. For questions about specific datasets or dashboards, refer to the documentation linked with each resource.