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[8] The Port of Baltimore ■ December 2021
The Happenings In and Around the Port — Send us your news for a possible item in the Soundings section in the Port of Baltimore Magazine. Email tina.irgang@todaymediacustom.com.
CRUISES
Carnival Legend’s Maiden Voyage
from Baltimore Celebrated
After more than 10 years of service in Baltimore, the Carnival Pride departed from the Cruise Maryland Terminal for the final time on Oct. 31. On November 14, officials welcomed her sister ship, the Carnival Legend, on her maiden voyage from the Port. “We look forward to many years of the Carnival Legend sailing from our Cruise Maryland Terminal,” said Cynthia Burman, General Manager, Cruise Maryland. 􏰀
Celebrating the occasion were, from left to right, Moises Clarena, Manager, Guest Port Services, Carnival Cruise Line; Sabrina Hicks, Operations Manager, Intercruises; Alessandro Galotto, Captain, Carnival Legend; Burman; Paul Helsop, Hotel Director, Carnival Cruise Line; and Shahnaz Kashanipour, Director, Guest Operations Leader, Carnival Cruise Line.
NEWSMAKERS
Baltimore Steps in to Ease
CONGESTION AT WEST COAST PORTS
women who work at Maryland’s Port have maintained it as a solid, reliable
link in our nation’s supply chain. Today, cargo is moving through the Port and heading to homes, retail stores, and other businesses across the country.”
The Mercedes-Benz shipment is among several recent strides made by the Port of Baltimore to help address supply chain issues:
For many people who anticipated a new Mercedes-Benz for the holidays, the Port of Baltimore may have
helped deliver that wish — while also helping ease unprecedented levels of congestion at other American ports.
In December, the Port of Baltimore welcomed the vessel Noble Ace, which discharged 1,800 new Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including approximately 600 that had been scheduled to be unloaded on the West Coast.
The International Longshoremen’s Association, Ports America Chesapeake, Mercedes-Benz and the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) teamed up to prepare to handle the increased volume.
“The international maritime industry believes in the Port of Baltimore, and this increase in business reflects that confidence,” said Gov. Larry Hogan. “Throughout the pandemic, the men and
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Airbus A220 series of aircraft. (See related Soundings, page 12.)
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Recently the Port began handling
fuselage components of the
The Port of Baltimore has begun handling Kubota farm and
PHOTOS BY BILL MCALLEN