Tradepoint Atlantic announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit decision for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal — project, a joint venture between Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investments Limited, to construct a new container terminal and associated facilities at the Port of Baltimore.
TPA called the announcement an important milestone for the future of the Port of Baltimore and our region.
“This decision reflects years of rigorous environmental review, strong interagency coordination, and meaningful collaboration among stakeholders through the FAST-41 process. As noted by Baltimore District Commander Col. Francis Pera, this approach helped identify a project alternative with the least impact to aquatic resources while maintaining transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
“The approved project — a joint venture between Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investments Limited — will strengthen the region’s supply chain resiliency, and support long-term economic growth for our community. Investments like this help position Baltimore as a competitive, sustainable hub for global trade while honoring environmental responsibilities.
“We appreciate the thoughtful review and collaborative process that led to this outcome and look forward to the positive economic and workforce opportunities this project will bring to the region.”
According to the Army Corps of Engineers, The permit authorizes construction of an approximate 3,000 linear foot marine terminal consisting of a marginal wharf with ship-to-shore cranes, a container yard, gate complex, intermodal/rail yard, and various support structures which also includes upland excavation, a revetment and associated outfalls.
For vessel access to the wharf, the project will include deepening and widening of the existing Sparrows Point Channel and turning basin. The channel entrance will continue to connect to the Brewerton Federal Navigation Channel.
Permit issuance for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project highlights how FAST-41 and integration of the USACE Regulatory process can streamline environmental reviews, resulting in improved efficiency and clarity within the federal permitting process,” said Baltimore District Commander Col. Francis Pera.
“All stakeholders held a steadfast commitment to collaboration, accountability and transparency, which ultimately led to identification of a project alternative with the least impact to aquatic resources, all while meeting the applicant’s project timeline.”
