Overview
Kinder Morgan Baltimore Transload Terminal is an operational harbour facility in Baltimore, Maryland, handling bulk cargo transloading. It supports regional logistics and maritime trade along the US East Coast.
Kinder Morgan Baltimore Transload Terminal is a harbour facility located at 3901 Asiatic Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The terminal is operational and serves as a key transloading hub for bulk commodities, connecting maritime shipping with rail and truck transport. Its location on the Patapsco River provides access to the Port of Baltimore, a major gateway for the US East Coast. The facility operates under US regulatory frameworks including the Clean Water Act and the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for stormwater and ballast water management. As a transload terminal handling bulk cargo, it manages dust suppression, runoff control, and oil-water separation to comply with environmental standards. The terminal's NAICS codes (324110, 488210, 488320) indicate activities in petroleum refining, support activities for rail transportation, and marine cargo handling. Environmentally, the terminal's proximity to the Chesapeake Bay watershed necessitates careful management of stormwater and potential spills. The facility contributes to regional energy and commodity distribution, supporting industrial activity in the Mid-Atlantic region. Its role in the Kinder Morgan network underscores its importance in US energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The terminal is situated near the Chesapeake Bay, a sensitive estuarine ecosystem. Operations involve bulk cargo handling, which requires robust stormwater management and spill prevention measures to protect local waterways. The facility must comply with US EPA NPDES permits for industrial stormwater discharges and oil pollution prevention under the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
The terminal is located at 3901 Asiatic Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21226-1508, United States, on the Patapsco River near the Port of Baltimore.
It is a harbour facility that transloads bulk commodities between ships, rail, and trucks, serving as a logistics hub for petroleum products and other bulk materials.
The terminal operates under US environmental regulations including the Clean Water Act, the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for ballast water, and NPDES permits for stormwater discharges.
It implements stormwater management, spill prevention controls, and oil-water separation systems to protect the nearby Chesapeake Bay watershed.
The Port of Baltimore is a major East Coast gateway, providing deep-water access and intermodal connections that enhance the terminal's role in regional trade.
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