About

Located approximately 16 miles north of Boston, the Port of Salem is the second deepest port in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with a controlling depth of approximately 32 feet.

The Port provides vessel access to the Atlantic with no bridges or other air draft restrictions, and vehicular access to state routes and arterials connected to I-95, Route 128, and Route 1. Historically, Salem was one of the major ports in the colonies, with international trade of spices, ceramics, furniture, decorative arts, artificial flowers, and dyes. Commercial use of the Port today is focused largely on tourism and transportation, including the high-speed commuter ferry to Boston, a commercial marina, and visiting cruise vessels. Looking ahead, the City, through the Salem Harbor Port Authority, seeks to revitalize the Port of Salem and reposition port infrastructure to support new and innovated uses in the blue economy, including marine science and research, marine and maritime tourism, and coastal renewable energy.

The Port of Salem comprises the Salem Wharf facilities at 10 Blaney Street as well as the adjacent Deep-Water Berth which is under the management of the Salem Harbor Port Authority. The Salem Wharf features docking facilities for the Salem Ferry, a ticketing booth, the Landing, a commercial marina, and associated parking.