Oswego - American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA)

Port of Oswego

New York’s Only Port on Lake Ontario

The first U.S. deep-water port on the Great Lakes from the St. Lawrence Seaway, The Port of Oswego is a cornerstone of New York State’s maritime infrastructure. The Port is proudly one of the most productive ports in North America. Sitting inland, the Port operates free of coastal congestion, moves nearly 120 vessels and operates year-round as an ice-free passageway.

The Port of Oswego is New York State’s only Grain Export Center on Lake Ontario, home to 14 companies that utilize its facilities for both domestic and international operations. The Port is also home to Oswego Marina, Goble Marina, the H. Lee White Marine Museum and the historic maritime district.

The First U.S. Port of Call on the Great Lakes

Sitting on the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario and on route to the interior of North America, the Port is accessible from any international port in the world.

The Port of Oswego Impact

The Port of Oswego aims to serve as an economic catalyst in the Central New York region. By providing diversified and efficient transportation services, promoting regional and international growth and prioritizing environmental stewardship, the Port plays an essential role within its community.

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Port Facts

Foreign Trade Zone: 90

Terminal Capacity

35 acres
35,500 square feet indoor storage
400,000 square feet outdoor storage
New 21,200 MT grain facility
Three miles of newly installed industrial rail with rail yard

Docks

East Dock: 28–30 feet deep, 1,900 feet long
West Dock: 24 feet deep, 1,100 feet long

Equipment

Port-owned 360-ton and 30-ton mobile cranes; forklifts from 8,000 to 50,000 pounds; grain shiploading conveyor; Trackmobile; large-capacity payloaders

Services

Dockside rail served by CSX; NYS Route 104; NYS Route 81; NYS Route 481; Oswego Industrial Park; access to Lake Ontario and Oswego River (New York State Barge Canal)

Cargo

1 million metric tons annually, including aluminum, grain, salt, potash, general bulk and project cargo

Port of Oswego Economic Impact Study

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Port Leadership

Interim Executive Director

Thomas Schneider

Contact Info

Port of Oswego Authority
1 East Second Street
Oswego, NY 13126

Phone: 315-343-4503

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