It is the fourth busiest port in the United States according to the American Association of Port Authorities "U.S. Port Ranking by Cargo Tonnage, 2018" report, and the forty-seventh busiest in the world in terms of tonnage, according to the American Association of Port Authorities "World Port Rankings 2013" report. It is also the busiest military port in the world for processing U.S. military equipment. The port serves as headquarters to the United States Army's 842d Transportation Battalion, which specializes in port logistical activity.