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An examination of the Port of Baltimore and its impact on the
economy, politics, culture, and environment of Maryland is a superb
vehicle for preparing students for the transition from high school
to post-secondary education and employment. An assessment of the
Port and its impact integrates macro- and microeconomics with
history, geography, political science, and environmental science.
Examining the Port and its importance enables students to apply
their understanding of economics and use that knowledge as
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About the Port: Maryland’s Economic Engine More than 23 million tons of foreign cargo pass through the private and public terminals at the Port of Baltimore in an average year—from clothes and shoes, to electronics and cars, and many products that consumers use daily. The Port of Baltimore is regarded as one of America’s top container terminals, providing technological advances that have transformed operations from clipboard to keyboard. With state-of-the-art facilities and one of the best cargo handling records, Baltimore is one of the nation’s leading ports for automobiles, roll-on/roll-off, construction and agricultural equipment, paper, and wood pulp.
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