Eastport Port Authority

The Eastport Port Authority, located in Eastport, Maine, oversees operations at the deepest natural seaport in the continental United States, affording it important strategic and economic significance. This port sits on Moose Island within Passamaquoddy Bay, near the U.S.-Canada border, providing a vital maritime gateway for regional and international trade. Historically, Eastport was a prominent hub for the sardine canning industry, shaping both local industry and architecture. Today, the port specializes in bulk cargoes such as wood pulp, leveraging modern facilities like a recently acquired mobile harbor crane to expand container handling capabilities. Its geographic position and natural deep water give Eastport notable advantages for bulk and break-bulk shipments, and ongoing investments aim to make it a key site for renewable energy projects, including potential offshore wind operations. With over 100 acres available for development, the port stands ready to diversify its cargo base and grow as an emerging logistics center while supporting local industries and trans-Atlantic shipping.

Facilities

• Breakwater Facility (downtown harbor operations)
• Mobile harbor crane
• Bulk storage yards
• Year-round, seasonal, and transient vessel slips

Operating Hours

24 hours (Port operations available year-round)