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Port Authority

A port authority operates ports and other transportation infrastructure for a special-purpose district. Whether operated directly by the government or in cooperation with government agencies, North American port authorities are public entities and are governed by a board or commission. Most port authorities are financially autonomous. Port districts may also operate shipping terminals, airports, railroads, and irrigation facilities. The port authority often owns land, dictates fees, and collects taxes.

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New Tug Delivered to Mongla Port Authority

The Mongla Port Authority in Bangladesh has taken delivery of its new tug, M.T. Joymoni.The…

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New Response Vessels Commissioned in Sydney

A pair of new response vessels has been commissioned in Sydney Harbour.The state-of-the-art vessels…

Collapsed Key Bridge in Baltimore (Credit: Screeshot/StreamTime Live)

Ship That Hit Baltimore Bridge Also Involved in 2016 Antwerp Accident

The ship that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early on Tuesday was

Source: MPA

Fortescue Conducts World's First Ammonia Bunker Trial in Singapore

Fortescue has conducted the world's first ammonia marine bunker operation in the port of Singapore…

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Unidentified Gunmen Open Fire at Pakistan's Gwadar Port, Two Attackers Killed

Unidentified gunmen opened fire at Pakistan's Gwadar port authority complex in its…

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RWE Joins Forces with Spanish Port to Create Floating Wind Hub

Germany's top utility RWE has signed a Letter of Support with the Port Authority…

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Cargo Ship Sinks Near Vietnam, All Crewmembers Rescued

A Vietnam-registered cargo vessel sank in about 380 nautical miles east of Vung Tau…

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Singapore and Australia Formalize Corridor Collaboration

Singapore and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally…

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Mauritius Allows Norwegian Dawn Cruise Ship to Dock After No Trace of Cholera Found

Mauritius will allow a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to dock after…

(Photo: St. Louis Regional Freightway)

Herculaneum Port Site Cleared for Redevelopment as Intermodal Hub

A 300-acre property along the Mississippi River in Herculaneum, Missouri recently…

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Mauritius Stops Norwegian Cruise Line Ship from Docking, Cites Health Risk

Mauritius stopped a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings from docking…

Source: Port of Paranagua

Brazil's Paranagua Port Resumes Operations After Fire

An important export terminal for agricultural commodities at the Paranagua port in…

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