Fall River continues to specialize in break-bulk cargoes and currently handles Kraft liner board, lumber, paper products, frozen fish and chemicals. The exporting of vehicles and equipment has become a major source of port activity in Fall River. Vehicles are loaded and delivered to foreign locales, including Colombia, the Dominican Republic and other destinations in the Caribbean Basin. To increase its port activities, Fall River has developed a strong transportation infrastructure, including direct, on-dock connections to three rail tracks for freight shipping. Several improvement projects are being developed to expand port activities in Fall River, including upgrading of the terminal building to accommodate modern cruise ships and developing its waterfront for port operations and industry.
Tourism is another area of future growth in Fall River.
Attractions such as Battleship Cove, Heritage Park, the Fall River Carousel and the Fall River Mill Outlets draw thousands of visitors to the area each year. Efforts continue to increase the region's tourism base and attract additional cruise activity to the port.