Port of Buffalo

05/27/2026

The Port of Buffalo is proud to be a certified organic handler by CCOF Organic, one of the world’s biggest USDA-accredited organic certifiers. Organic products such as cane sugar, grains, fertilizers, and more can be stored and passed through the port while maintaining their organic label.

CCOF certified with multimodal access to North America and beyond. The Port of Buffalo keeps the transport of organic products complaint, secure, and efficient!

05/18/2026

Today, we celebrate International Day for Women in Maritime! From management and administrative roles to ground-level labor positions, women play a major role in the operations and prosperity of the Port of Buffalo. 👏

Hear first-hand perspectives from some of the hard working women aboard Algoma Central Corporation vessels, a frequent visitor to the Port of Buffalo.

05/08/2026

Sabres mania is alive and well here at the Port of Buffalo! ⚔️

Earlier this week, our friends Port de Montréal/Destination Grand Quai issued us a challenge that we were happy to accept.

If Buffalo Sabres win the playoff series, their staff will wear a Sabres jersey at their port and post a photo. But if Canadiens de Montréal win, we will have to do the same with a Canadiens jersey. Just a fun way to raise the stakes a bit and add even more excitement to this amazing run that the Sabres have been on.

Let’s Go Buffalo! 🦬

05/07/2026

Our friends at Destination Grand Quai/Port de Montréal issued a challenge that we just had to accept!

The buzz around the Buffalo Sabres is at an all-time high in Western New York, and here at the Port of Buffalo, we are eager and excited to enjoy another playoff series while rooting on our beloved team in the blue and gold.

Forget river hockey, this is Great Lakes hockey. Let's go Buffalo! 🏒⚔️

🏒🔥 Les séries, c’est du sérieux… mais aussi du gros fun!

Au Port de Montréal, on embarque dans l’action avec un défi amical lancé au Port de Buffalo.

📸 On affiche nos couleurs avec fierté aujourd’hui…
👕 Mais attention: l’équipe perdante devra publier une photo avec le chandail de l’équipe adverse à la fin de la série!

Alors Buffalo, prêts à relever le défi? 😉
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🏒🔥 Playoffs mean business… but they’re also about having fun!

At the Port of Montreal, we’re joining the action with a friendly challenge for 👉 Port of Buffalo

📸 We’re proudly showing our colors today…
👕 But here’s the twist: the losing team will have to post a photo wearing the opposing team’s jersey at the end of the series!

So Buffalo… are you in? 😉

04/15/2026

In today’s ultra competitive market, every dollar matters. The Port of Buffalo operates within Foreign Trade Zone 23, providing shippers and manufacturers with robust cost saving opportunities.

These include no import quotas, duty deferrals on imported goods, and an elimination of duties on re-exported goods.

Contact our Port office to learn more about Foreign Trade Zone 23 and how it can help optimize business logistics and maximize your bottom line.

03/31/2026

Great lakes shipping reduces the number of trucks on the highway, easing traffic and slowing down wear to roads. For large shipments of bulk materials such as iron ore, salt, coal, and more, marine vessels provide distinct advantages for providing streamlined and economical operations.

03/26/2026

This week marks the official opening of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway, kicking off the 2026 commercial navigation season. Now in its 68th year as an official entity, the Seaway system plays a vital role in global trade and supply chain operations by connecting the Great Lakes region to the world.

The temperatures are rising, the ice is melting, and the Port of Buffalo is open and ready for business. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the Port’s biggest years yet. We look forward to sharing our journey and growth! 🦬⚓️

01/22/2026

With the Seaway closed for the winter, now is a great time to highlight some of the Port of Buffalo’s history of global importance.

The land that the Port of Buffalo currently occupies is formerly that of the Bethlehem Steel plant. During World War II, this plant became the world’s largest single steelmaking operation, employing over 20,000 workers. The plant’s production focused heavily on supplies for the war effort, including steel plates for tanks and ships, structural steel for defense plants and forgings for guns, shells and aircraft engines.

Just like today, the existence of a deep water port and abundance of nearby railroads made this location an integral and strategic link within the international supply chain. 🌎

01/08/2026

The Port of Buffalo’s centralized location is one of its strongest assets, providing convenient shipping access to key markets across the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Canada. In fact, the Port of Buffalo sits within 500 miles of 75% of Canada’s population.

This strategic location, along with its extensive storage facilities and the growing real estate opportunities available at Renaissance Commerce Park, provides exciting opportunities for businesses seeking a logistics hub that streamlines operations and benefits bottom lines.

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12/31/2025

Best wishes for a safe and happy new year from the Port of Buffalo! 🎉

We reflect on 2025 with great pride and gratitude. 19 ships brought in nearly 500,000 tons of cargo, while countless rail cars moved products such as stone and windmill components from the Port of Buffalo to destinations throughout the country.

The future remains bright as the Port of Buffalo continues to grow and explore new business opportunities. Here’s to an even bigger 2026!