South Boston

International Cargo Port / 88 Black Falcon Ave.

International Cargo Port is a state-of-the-art intermodal freight distribution center on land leased from the Massachusetts Port Authority. The public can access this site via Black Falcon Avenue or Dry Dock Avenue, except during public access restrictions associated with cruise ship activity. Interpretive signage explains the history of the area and binoculars allow visitors to see the enormous cargo ships being loaded and unloaded across the Reserved Channel at the Conley Container Terminal. A fish cleaning station is also provided at the site. Public restroom facilities are located inside the building.

Site Photos:

Getting There:

• Subway:
  Take MBTA Silver Line 2/3 to the Black Falcon cruise terminal.

  Walk east on Drydock Ave. Park and amenities are at the end of the wharf.

• Bus:
  Take MBTA Bus 7 and get off at the Boston Marine Industrial Park.

Things to Do:

• Go boating
• Ride a bicycle
• Walk the dog
• Go fishing
• Learn about history
• Play with the kids
• Enjoy nature
• Have a picnic
• Go for a run
• Take a school group
• Go for a swim
• Bask in the sun
• Take in the view
• See the working port in action
• Enjoy arts and culture
• Audio Tour

What You Will Find:

• Binoculars
• Drinking water
• Exhibit / interpretive signage
• Fishing pier
• Food service
• Lighting
• Marina facilities
• Monument or public art
• Playground
• Playing fields
• Public telephone
• Restrooms
• Seating
• Shelter

Notes:

The Massachusetts Port Authority owns, operates and leases approximately 500 acres of property in Charlestown, East Boston and South Boston, located within what is called a Designated Port Area (DPA), restricted to maritime industrial activities supporting the working Port of Boston. For public safety and/or security reasons, the public is generally not permitted access to these sites, but in some instances port-related activities can be viewed safely from other nearby locations.