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Spec warehouse and other development in motion
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Tradepoint Atlantic, a redevelopment of the former Sparrows Point steel mill, has been a boon to the state’s economy and continues to attract new business.
deficits and high debt levels, and therefore, has to be careful about allocating funds to developments that will support growth and generate a high return. The award to Tradepoint underscores its importance to the
economy — locally and nationally,” industry experts said.
Perhaps most importantly, waterfront facilities still have capacity — potential that fits well with a renaissance in industrial growth around Baltimore as a whole. The Port is seen as critical to reactivating that capacity, with ample room to grow and create more jobs.
In addition, the Port is enjoying unprecedented success with its cargo. MDOT MPA officials recently reported that the public terminals at the Port had the best quarterly and six-month performance in the Port’s 312-year history.
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