PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's only container port is operating smoothly even as supply chain disruptions cause cargo ships to back up at other U.S. harbors.
The Portland Press Herald reports that the Port of Portland is poised for a record-breaking year with at least 36,700 shipping containers expected to cross the docks at the International Marine Terminal.
“We came here with a vision and mission that was shared by the state. It has exceeded all expectations throughout the organization,” said Andrew Haines, executive vice president of Eimskip’s North America division.
That’s a fivefold increase from 2013 when Icelandic shipping company Eimskip opened its headquarters in Portland. Eimskip, the port’s only container company, plans to increase the size of cargo ships, further boosting trade.
