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Port Operations NAFTA Region. “The Port’s investment in infrastructure . . . allows CNH Industrial to be in one location and still import cargo using multiple vessel lines.”
Moreover, Baltimore is in a great position for trucked cargo, considering that a truck can be on any number of north-south or east-west highways in a matter of minutes. This has allowed CNH Industrial to maximize its capacity for shipping by truck.
Last year, the MDOT MPA, Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Mid- Atlantic Terminal LLC helped John Deere move 45 cotton pickers from Baltimore to Australia.
The firms teamed up for two sailings with 20 units on the first shipment and 25 on the latter,
a project that underscores the unique partnerships at the Port.
“The Port of Baltimore continues to serve as a strategic hub for Deere import and
export ro/ro cargo,” said Tim Bainter, International Ocean RoRo Operations Manager, Worldwide Logistics & Supply Management, Deere & Company. “The Port’s proximity to our Midwest factories producing large agriculture, construction, and forestry equipment is advantageous for export deliveries, and likewise for imports servicing our Midwest and East Coast customers from various regions of the world.
“Shipping through Baltimore provides Deere with access to all major markets due to the carrier network calling on the port, and the secure facilities on Dundalk
Marine Terminal are top-notch.” The MDOT MPA works hard
to remain the top U.S. port for ro/ro by supplying the workforce with the tools to efficiently move cargo in and out of the Port.
This type of commitment helps the Port maintain the lowest damage rate on ro/ro cargo in the nation.
The future for ro/ro remains bright at the Port.
The MDOT MPA is in the process of strengthening all berths at the Dundalk Marine Terminal, including a current process and design for berths 3, 2 and 1 — the largest ro/ro berths.
“We are also in the process and design of extending the rail currently at berths 4 and 5 down to berths 3, 2 and 1 to improve our direct [access] to/from rail,” Marecki said. 􏰀
For example, each year the MDOT MPA hosts the “Ro/Ro Rodeo,” which rounds up manu- facturers to provide interactive instruction on the handling and operational requirements for each type of vehicle (see page 8).
A training program for specific farm and construction equipment is also available.
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