Tradepoint Atlantic has begun construction on a new $1 billion container terminal at Sparrows Point, aimed at expanding capacity at the Port of Baltimore. The project will increase the port’s container handling capacity by approximately 70%.
The project scope includes dredging millions of cubic feet of material, construction of a new wharf, development of landside infrastructure, and installation of container handling equipment. The terminal will feature two 52-foot-deep berths capable of accommodating large container vessels and will include Panamax cranes for cargo operations.
Funding includes private investment from Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Ltd. (TiL), along with government grant support. TiL, which is majority-owned by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), is partnering on the project. Cashman Dredging is leading dredging operations, Whiting-Turner is managing landside construction, and R.E. Pierson is responsible for wharf construction.
Construction is underway following groundbreaking in early 2026. Dredging activities are in progress, with material transported to designated disposal sites, including offshore locations near Norfolk. Contractors will begin crane manufacturing and additional construction phases in parallel.
The terminal is expected to begin operations by the end of 2028. Once complete, MSC will shift a significant portion of its operations to the new facility, while the existing Seagirt terminal will continue to operate under Ports America Chesapeake. The project will increase port capacity, attract new shipping lines, and improve cargo throughput efficiency.