The Port of New Bedford, located in South Dartmouth, MA, is a thriving industrial working waterfront that generates $11.1 billion in economic value annually. As America's most valuable commercial fishing port since 2001, it plays a crucial role in the global seafood industry, harvesting, processing, and distributing hundreds of millions of pounds of seafood each year. Additionally, the Port of New Bedford is at the forefront of the blue economy, founding the New Bedford Ocean Cluster to foster innovation and advancement in maritime businesses, science, and technology.
With its state-of-the-art infrastructure, commercial properties, and shoreside services, the Port of New Bedford supports a unique blend of industrial, commercial, and recreational activities. Thousands of recreational boaters and tourists visit Pope's Island Marina and New Bedford each year to experience the historic working waterfront and immerse themselves in the rich maritime culture. Conveniently located on the northwestern side of Buzzard's Bay, the Port offers easy access to the maritime corridor and is approximately nine nautical miles from the Cape Cod shipping canal, 83 miles south of Boston, and 166 miles north of New York.
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