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Since becoming the port of entry for the first Volkswagen Beetle in 1963, the Port of Baltimore has
delivered top-rate automobile service and handling capabilities. Today, Baltimore consistently
ranks among the nation's top automobile ports. Autos at Baltimore More than half a million automobiles move through
Baltimore's public and private terminals annually.
Baltimore's strategic Mid-Atlantic inland location means
shorter distances between manufacturer, port and market,
making exports a day closer.
Imports quickly reach dealers and consumers in the fast
growing Baltimore-Washington consumer market, one of
the largest and wealthiest in the nation.
Baltimore has close proximity to major interstates. Rail
options include direct service to the Midwest, via Norfolk
Southern's Harrisburg terminal hub and CSX's Annapolis
Junction hub. Baltimore is the top auto handler Quality: Baltimore treats its autos with "white glove" service, literally. Each vehicle receives the utmost care - from ship to processing facility and dealer delivery. The Port of Baltimores
Quality Cargo Handling Action Team (QCHAT) program is recognized worldwide as the most
successful port-wide quality care program in the country. The QCHAT group meets monthly
and includes all segments of vehicle handling and auto manufacturers. Major improvements in
quality vehicle handling have resulted in reduced damage and advanced training programs. Innovation: A bar code scanning system captures detailed information about every vehicle moving through Baltimore and the drivers who handle them, thereby tracking inventory and reducing damage. Space: The 160-acre Fairfield/Masonville Terminals are home to much of Baltimore's public state-of-the-art auto processing and handling facilities. Adjacent to these facilities, the privately
owned Chesapeake and Atlantic auto terminals also provide 165 acres for automobile
processing and storage. And More Space: At the Dundalk Marine Terminal, approximately 300 acres are devoted to automobiles and other Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) cargo. Autos - Baltimore drives to the top of the business CONTACT: LINKSTOTERMINALS: Mel Bafford mpacic@marylandports.com Dundalk MarineTerminal Tom Howe mpacic@marylandports.com Fairfield MarineTerminal QCHAT(Auto Program)

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