Port of Cleveland Facilities
General Cargo Terminal
The 80-acre general cargo operation, with full seaway depth of 27’, is maintained at all times. The facility has: two Liebherr mobile harbor cranes with 80-ton capacity each; two Class 1 railroads (CSX and Norfolk Southern); substantial lay-down space, and approximately 325,000 square feet of inside storage capacity.
About
The Port of Cleveland serves as the premier international multimodal trade hub on the Great Lakes and the gateway to America’s Heartland. The Port provides a critical connection between Northeast Ohio and the global economy.
The Port of Cleveland gives shippers a competitive advantage by providing access to:
- Faster door-to-door transit time
- An all-water seaway route directly into the U.S. heartland
- Reduced congestion
- Ample capacity
- Half of U.S households and manufacturing plants within an 8-hour drive
- The Port of Cleveland has a strategic partnership with LOGISTEC. Learn more here.
Commodities Handled
- Breakbulk
- Containers
- Dry bulk
- Heavy machinery
- Manufacturing equipment
- Steel
- Wind-energy components
- Oversized project cargo
Breakbulk & Project Cargo
The General Cargo Terminal has the capacity to store and handle heavy, breakbulk, and project cargo, including:
- Capital Equipment
- Heavy Machinery
- Power Generators
- Steel
- Wind Turbines
Connections
The Port of Cleveland is the first major U.S. port of call on the Great Lakes. Acting as a gateway to major Midwest markets — such as Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Chicago — the Port of Cleveland connects 1/2 of all U.S. households, businesses and manufacturing plants within an 8-hour drive of the port. Also, the Port provides strategic advantages for partners through ease of access, ample capacity and lack of congestion allowing partners to save up to 10 days on door-to-door transit via the St. Lawrence Seaway compared to coastal port routings.
The Port is serviced by two Class 1 Railroads: CSX & Norfolk Southern. All on-dock switching services are performed by Cleveland Port Railroad, a subsidiary of OmniTRAX.
From the Port’s main gate on West 3rd Street, trucks have immediate access to State Route 2 and I-90. Quick access to I-77 and I- 71 are minutes away; The Ohio Turnpike (80) is 25 miles away.
The Port of Cleveland’s general cargo terminal is located at 775 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113. The general cargo terminal can be accessed directly by following State Route 2 westbound to Exit #195B West 3rd Street. When exiting follow the Port of Cleveland sign (stay to the left) and proceed directly to our main gate. TWIC holders may use the far-right entrance. All others should use the Visitor’s entrance. The general cargo terminal CANNOT be accessed from West 9th Street.
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Cleveland Bulk Terminal
The 45-acre Cleveland Bulk Terminal (CBT) handles raw materials that arrive by vessel from other Great Lakes locations and are destined to various locations in the region.
CBT is equipped with an automated ship loader system that transfers 5,200 tons of iron ore per hour. CBT has Class 1 railroad access and the capacity for 1,000-foot vessels.
CBT is serviced by Norfolk Southern and operated by Logistec USA.
Bulk Cargo
As a key bulk cargo port on the Great Lakes, the Port of Cleveland has all the facilities required for the storage and transshipment of dry bulk cargo. The Port can handle dry bulk cargo including, but not limited to:
- Iron ore
- Limestone
- Cement
- Salt
Terminal Operators & Tenants
Logistec
Logistec Corporation is a North American terminal operator headquartered in Montréal, Québec. With operations in 62 ports and 87 terminals, Logistec provides specialized cargo handling services for bulk, breakbulk, container, and project cargo, as well as intermodal and logistics services.
At the Port of Cleveland, Logistec operates both the bulk and general cargo terminals, managing the loading and unloading of cargo between vessels, rail, and truck. They also contract with the local labor force and supply the majority of cargo handling equipment. Additionally, Logistec oversees the Port’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations. =
A longtime partner of the Port, Logistec actively works to attract new cargo opportunities and grow terminal operations in Cleveland. Beyond Ohio, the company offers marine transportation services to the Arctic, marine agency services in Canada, and is a recognized leader in environmental stewardship as a founding member of Green Marine, holding the highest number of certified terminals in North America.
Contact Logistec
Gary Allport
Phone: 860-460-6279
Email: gallport@logistec.com
https://www.logistec.com/
OmniTRAX
OmniTRAX, a comprehensive supply chain, industrial development, and logistics partner, provides switching services to customers at the Port of Cleveland with its wholly owned Cleveland Port Railway (CHB). CHB provides efficient access through the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway with port-based warehousing solutions.
Along with other OmniTRAX operated railroads in the region, Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway (CCRL) and Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR), CHB provides supply chain solutions in the Cleveland market, connecting businesses in the region to the North American freight network via connections to Norfolk Southern and CSX.
As one of North America’s largest and fastest growing private railroad and transportation management companies, OmniTRAX’s core capabilities range from providing transportation and supply chain management services to railroad and port companies, to providing industrial switching operations to railroads, ports and a diverse group of industrial companies. Through its affiliation with The Broe Group and its portfolio of managed companies, OmniTRAX also has the unique capability of offering specialized industrial development and real estate solutions, both on and off the rail network managed by OmniTRAX.
Contact OmniTRAX
CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Phone:Â 877-276-3777
- Email:Â cscus@omnitrax.com
OPERATIONS
- Nate Mazo, General Manager
- Phone: 216-243-6649
Security
As a waterfront facility, the Port of Cleveland has a security plan and a security force that works around the clock to ensure the safety of visiting vessels, dock workers and port facilities.
Our security plan is based on U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard requirements, and we work in a partnership with federal agencies to ensure compliance. The Coast Guard enforces the plan by patrolling adjacent water and inspecting Port facilities. U.S. Customs and Border Protection boards every ship docked at the Port, checks the identification of crew members, conducts necessary background checks, verifies shipments, and examines vessels for any suspicious or potentially dangerous cargo, such as narcotics, weapons, or stowaways.
The Port’s security force patrols the facility and monitors vessels 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A network of cameras on the property are also monitored 24/7. Entry into the Port is limited to individuals who hold a federal Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Entry for those without a TWIC credential can be provided by a Port escort for $80/hour, with a $80 minimum beginning April 1 , 2023. Credit/Debit Card or Commercial Check accepted.
Contact Security
Port of Cleveland Security
Command Center
775 Erieside
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone:Â 216-334-9882
General Cargo Terminal
775 Erieside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
Cleveland Bulk Terminal
5400 Whiskey Island Drive
Cleveland, OH 44102
Administrative Offices
1100 West 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113