Who We Are -
The BPA is a non-profit group of maritime business representatives dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of businesses and individuals who make their living and support their families through maritime commerce.
Through information advocacy and service, we seek to protect the business climate for Marylander's by promoting the importance of the Maritime Industry in our State through sponsoring community and legislative forums, keeping elected officials informed, and fostering better communications with state and federal resource agencies.
Our efforts focus on:
Maintaining and improving Maritime Commerce
Monitoring legislation that affects the safety and health of the Port and its navigational channels in the Chesapeake Bay
Adhering to Federal and State Maritime/Seaport Security policies
Protecting industrial/commercially zoned property surrounding the Port of Baltimore waterfront community
Our Committees, comprised of a diverse array of individuals from across the BPA membership, are responsible for executing the activities of the BPA:
Education and Outreach Committee: The Education and Outreach Committee works to encourage and support educational partnerships between the Baltimore Port Alliance and the population of the Chesapeake region through programs that positively promote and advance the economic and environmental impact of the Port of Baltimore.
Environmental Committee: The Environmental Committee works to inform BPA members on key environmental issues facing the Port of Baltimore and communicate to external stakeholders about the Port’s role in environmental stewardship.
Legislative Committee: The Legislative Committee works to ensure that there is appropriate monitoring, review, lobbying and oversight on federal, state and local legislation that could affect our members and, as appropriate, make recommendations to the Executive Steering Committee and the general membership regarding government activities that could affect the Port of Baltimore community.