Belts Logistics Services

04/28/2026

"Federal and State officials announced nearly $40 million in funding to expand the Tradepoint Atlantic freight terminal, increasing capacity by ~70% and creating over 8,000 jobs, enhancing Baltimore’s role in regional and global trade."

Federal and state officials have announced nearly $40 million in funding to expand the Tradepoint Atlantic freight terminal, aiming to... Read More

04/24/2026

"Also expected to give intermodal volume a boost: The planned completion of the Howard Street Tunnel clearance project, which will shave a day off east-west transit times between Chicago and Baltimore and open up new service between the Southeast and Northeast. The final bridge clearance project in Baltimore is expected to be FINISHED NEXT WEEK." (!) :-)

First-quarter earnings surged at CSX on higher revenue and lower operating costs.

04/10/2026

Port of Baltimore Breaks Ground on new Grain Transloading Facility
"Under the new system, a farm truck will come directly into the Seagirt terminal, deposit its grain onto a conveyor system, which will transport it directly into a silo. Ports America Chesapeake will then remove the grain from the silo when it’s ready to ship and place it into containers for export operations.
The facility will encompass four acres, include three grain silos, and be used to facilitate the export of soybeans, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities around the world. The facility is expected to be open and operational in August 2026."

03/24/2026

"The Port of Baltimore handled approximately 50 million tons of cargo in 2025, making it the Port’s second-best year ever!

The Port of Baltimore’s container business will be enhanced in 2026 with the completion of the $518 million CSX Howard Street Tunnel Project. The project includes modernizing the 130-year-old Baltimore freight tunnel and making clearance adjustments at 22 points between Baltimore and Philadelphia, allowing for double-stacked container trains to travel to and from the Port."

https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/Governor-Moore-Announces-Banner-Year-for-Handling-Cargo-at-the-Helen-Delich-Bentley-Port-of-Baltimore.aspx

02/02/2026

** New Port of Baltimore Records, continuing Historic Recovery following Key Bridge Collapse **
"A new record of 1,113,309 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)—the standard measurement for containers used to ship goods across the world—were moved through the Seagirt Marine Terminal last year, exceeding the 2023 record by more than 5,000. The terminal also set records for ship calls, or individual vessel visits, with 689, surpassing the 2023 record by nearly 100. These gains coincided with an increase in weekly container services—regular, scheduled vessel routes—from 12 in 2024 to 15 in 2025."
Reference: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMPA/bulletins/406b118

10/30/2024

Governor Moore Commends Launch of Double-Stack Rail Operations at Port of Baltimore:
“This is a great day for the Port of Baltimore and a great day for Maryland. As the Port of Baltimore continues to grow, this transformational project will help increase business activity and create thousands of new jobs. In partnership, we are creating new pathways to work, wages, and wealth for all.”
https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-commends-launch-of-doublestack-rail-operations-at-port-of-baltimore.aspx

11/14/2023

Three of the very best in Baltimore Logistics -- Nick Rossi, Shane Richardson, & Justin Meyer!!

09/05/2023

"In a recent interview, Belts Logistics VP Business Development, Larry Smith, shares his insights on trends affecting logistics in the nation and Mid-Atlantic particularly, sectors showing steadiest growth, and the key drivers of Belts’ success at staying ahead of the curve."

BELTS LOGISTICS Founded in 1845, Belts Logistics is the seventh oldest family-owned company in Baltimore, Maryland. DCA’s member company for the Mid-Atlantic r

06/08/2023

We were all impressed with Bill's energy and enthusiasm!! We're proud to be part of Baltimore's Port Team!

Maryland Port Administration's Executive Director William Doyle visited Belts Logistics Services this morning and their warehousing, fulfillment and sorting operations.

Belts has been a staple in the Port of Baltimore dating back to 1845! We appreciate Belts’ partnership.

Pictured (L to R): VP-BD Larry Smith, VP Chris Brown, William Doyle, President Allen Brown, VP-OPS Jim Woolfrey, Senior VP John Redding, Intermodal Traffic Manager Peggy Zulkowski

04/25/2023

Our deepest thanks to Belts team members Chris Webster, Bruce Frink, and Marco Palmer for selflessly volunteering to help the Baltimore Port Alliance keep the Port of Baltimore community clean, healthy, and beautiful !!

03/16/2023

We were proud to host logistics professionals from a multitude of Eurasian countries at our HQ facility today! It was a great reminder that logistics is a universal task, and that we all face the same challenges!