By Emma DeMan Edited by Morgan White Ship-to-shore cranes arriving in Baltimore with tugs SURRIE MORAN, MARK MORAN, HARRIET MORAN, CAPE ROMAIN and a US Coast Guard cutter. (Courtesy of Moran Towing) The Port of Baltimore handles massive amounts of cargo every day, and the cranes at Seagirt Marine Terminal are the engines that make much of it possible. These Neo-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes are some of the most advanced cargo-handling machines in the world. Each crane can lif

By Camille Tillman Edited by Miya Reed Both Baltimore City Fireboats Pumping Water at a 4-Alarm Blaze Adjacent to Seagirt Terminal. (Courtesy of Baltimore City Fireboat Station Facebook) Location The fire station, home to the fireboats that operate in Baltimore, is located near Fort McHenry on the eastern tip of Locust Point, which provides speedy access to the Patapsco River and Baltimore Harbor. Functions Fireboats, powered by marine diesel engines, are equipped with severa

By Taleya Younger Edited by Ashley Fogarty GPS Satellite (GPS.gov) GPS technology is one of the most important tools in modern maritime operations. It provides accurate location data that helps ships, trucks, and port equipment navigate safely and efficiently. In the Port of Baltimore, GPS assists with vessel tracking, terminal logistics, and safety coordination, allowing one of the nation’s busiest ports to function smoothly. How GPS Aids Navigation (US FAA) What is GPS and

Original: Alexis Marsh Editor: Morgan White Volvo construction equipment unloaded at the port. April 2022 (Port of Baltimore) The Port of Baltimore isn’t just about shipping containers—it’s a hub for massive construction machines, too. Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) moves hundreds of machines through the port each year, helping construction, mining, and demolition projects across the U.S. Without ports like Baltimore handling these heavy machines, large-scale projects wou

By Emmalynn Kohl Editor: Morgan White Clean Water of NY Inc Logo (Courtesy of Clean Water of NY Inc)  ​​ Clean Water of New York, Inc. (CWONY) is a privately owned marine wastewater treatment and cleaning facility located at 3249 Richmond Terrace in Staten Island, New York. The site sits in the Mariners Harbor area with direct access to Newark Bay. Because it is close to both the Goethals Bridge and the Outerbridge Crossing, the company can easily reach major Mid-Atlantic por

Author: Ella Madzarac Edited by Miya Reed  Tattoo in progress showing tattoo device. (Louisiana Department of Health) “Devices and accessories for tattoos,” the commodity name under which such equipment and supplies are shipped, includes the full range of materials needed for creating body art, whether used by the artist or experienced by the client. These supplies include ink, tattoo machines (often called tattoo guns), needles, cleaning solutions, preparatory items, and aft