About The Port

The Port of Buffalo offers a powerful logistics advantage rooted in its connectivity and location on the eastern end of Lake Erie.

Just minutes from the Canadian border and within a day's drive of major Midwest and Northeast markets, including Detroit, Pittsburgh, Toronto, and New York City, the Port of Buffalo is a critical gateway for domestic and international commerce.

The Port of Buffalo provides seamless multimodal shipping solutions. With direct access to four Class I railroads (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, and Canadian Pacific) and just minutes from the I-90 corridor, the Port of Buffalo offers shippers fast, flexible, and reliable gateway for reaching key markets throughout North America and beyond. 

Situated on nearly 200 acres of land with extensive indoor, outdoor, and paved storage space, the Port of Buffalo offers streamlined supply chain solutions to support a variety of commodities. Extensive infrastructure and turnkey stevedoring services makes the Port of Buffalo an ideal choice for shippers transporting goods such as coal, aggregates, salt, iron ore, breakbulk cargo, and more. 

Operating within Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #23, the Port of Buffalo provides financial and operational advantages for businesses engaged in international trade. The Port of Buffalo is also recognized as a certified importer by CCOF, allowing for the handling and distribution of organic products in compliance with national organic standards.

The Port of Buffalo continues to experience year-over-year growth in operational volume and is a proud recipient of the Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award for both the 2020 and 2022 seasons. Its commitment to delivering agile, impactful solutions in an ever-evolving shipping industry makes the Port of Buffalo an ideal partner for businesses looking to expand their reach and streamline their logistics. Contact us to learn more about the Port of Buffalo and the ways we support trade throughout the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System.