MARAD By The Numbers

U.S.-Flagged Fleet - 2022

Historical U.S.-flagged Fleet lists and In-and-Out Summaries for calendar year 2022.

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U.S.-Flagged Fleet - 2023

U.S.-Flagged Fleet - 2023

Historical U.S.-flagged Fleet lists and In-and-Out Summaries for calendar year 2023.

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• Vessel Inventory Report January 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report February 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report March 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report April 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report May 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report June 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report July 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report August 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report September 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report October 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report November 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)
• Vessel Inventory Report December 2023 (XLS)(PDF)(Consolidated In and Out List)

Vessel Data and Fleet Lists

Vessel Data and Fleet Lists

Fleet Insight for Maritime Strategy

This page aggregates the U.S. Maritime Administration’s most trusted vessel registries and fleet-level metrics, giving you a clear view of America’s commercial ships—past and present—alongside comparative global data. Explore:

• Current U.S. Fleet Roster – a continuously updated inventory of U.S.–flag vessels in active service, with key characteristics ready for analysis.

• Historical Fleet Tables & Summaries – decade-by-decade snapshots that trace how the U.S. fleet has grown, contracted, and changed composition over time.

• U.S.–Flag Carrier Profiles – operator-level listings that highlight ownership, trade lanes, and specialized service niches.

• Merchant Fleets of the World – harmonized statistics that place the U.S. fleet in an international context, enabling cross-country comparisons.

• Tug-and-Barge Fleet Data – granular details on the nation’s pivotal workhorse units moving bulk cargo along inland and coastal routes.

Datasets are delivered in machine-readable formats, accompanied by codebooks and methodological notes so you can validate sources, replicate findings, and integrate results into your own models. Whether you’re drafting policy, conducting academic research, or monitoring market trends, these resources equip you with the fleet intelligence needed to inform strategy and strengthen maritime decision-making.

Geospatial Data

Geospatial Data

MARAD Geospatial Data is where you will find MARAD's publicly available geospatial datasets. Data themes cover a variety of maritime-related topics and MARAD programs. Datasets do not have a formal update schedule, rather they are updated as new data or information is received. The portal also includes data products and dashboards that display and visualize some of the data in the portal. These data products can also be found across the MARAD website on program-specific web pages. If you have any comments, requests, or other inquiries regarding the data housed on this portal, please email data.marad@dot.gov. 

Products

• U.S. Marine Highways Network
• Maritime Infrastructure Grant Awards
• Deepwater Ports
• Centers of Excellence
• Shipyards

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Ports Listing and Resources

Ports Data & Statistics

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 Portspage 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.

U.S.-Flagged Fleet - 2025

Historical U.S.-flagged Fleet lists and In-and-Out Summaries for calendar year 2025.

New months will be added when they become available. 

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U.S.-Flagged Fleet - 2024

Historical U.S.-flagged Fleet lists and In-and-Out Summaries for calendar year 2024.

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