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New Bedford is a major working seaport on Buzzards Bay in southeastern Massachusetts, consistently ranked among the highest-value fishing ports in the United States. The port supports significant commercial fishing activity, particularly scallop and groundfish landings, alongside general maritime trade. Trade professionals recognize New Bedford for its robust seafood processing industry and active customs operations.
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New Bedford consistently ranks among the top U.S. fishing ports by dollar value, driven largely by its scallop fleet. This makes it a critical port for seafood trade, processing, and related customs activity.
New Bedford primarily serves commercial fishing vessels, particularly those harvesting scallops and groundfish. The port also handles some general maritime cargo and supports offshore energy supply chain activities.
CBP processes customs entries for seafood landings and other trade at New Bedford, coordinating with FDA and NOAA for inspections of imported fish and seafood products.
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| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PORTAL OR PEDESTAL JIB CRANES | $2.5M |
| 2 | PTS OF MACH/MECHNCL APPL W INDVDUL FUNCTION NESOI | $1.1M |
| 3 | WINCHES AND CAPSTANS POWERED BY ELECTRIC MOTORS | $488K |
| 4 | BOAT/DOCK FENDER, INFLATABLE/NT, OF VULCANIZED RUB |
| $468K |
| 5 | PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS NESOI FOR DERRICKS ETC. | $247K |