Port of Providence (RI)

The Port of Providence is one of the busiest deep-water ports in the northeastern US. As a hub for industrial activities, regional commerce, and a growing renewable energy sector, it is an important part of Rhode Island's economy. The Port supports thousands of jobs, both directly through port operations and indirectly through related industries like shipping, logistics, and manufacturing. It has also led to environmental and climate justice efforts in the neighborhoods abutting the Port that have been disproportionately exposed to and affected by industrial pollution and contamination over decades.