S. Jersey Port Corporation Takes Major Step Toward Port in Paulsboro
N.J., six miles south of Camden on the Delaware River. opportunity and business and that’s bad for the New Jersey economy. good policy” said Joseph Balzano, SJPC Executive Director. permits, it would take 24 to 36 months to build the port and open for operations. with a potential to serve thousands of jobs. for hardworking people. state,” observed SJPC Chairman Richard Alaimo. Sen. revenues, business development and opportunity. policy at the same time. valuable but fallow waterfront parcel into a major tool of redevelopment for Paulsboro. for the hard-working people of Paulsboro and Gloucester County. today,” said Clifford Goldman, financial advisor to the SJPC. and Gloucester County must complete their agreement on the port. environmental studies and permitting to move forward.
A New Port in Paulsboro, New Jersey?
With its two marine terminals bursting at over-capacity and no room to grow in the rejuvenating Camden City, the South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC) authorized $135 million in bonds to develop a world-class expansion port at Paulsboro, N.J., six miles south of Camden on the Delaware River. "We're turning ships and cargo away and that means we're turning away jobs, economic opportunity and business and that's bad for the New Jersey economy. There is no room to grow in Camden so we're expanding into Paulsboro and that's good business, good economics and good policy" said Joseph Balzano, SJPC Executive Director. Balzano estimated that once the port receives the necessary agreements, contracts and permits, it would take 24 to 36 months to build the port and open for operations.
Rep. LoBiondo Hails Enactment of SAFE Ports Act
U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02), Chairman of the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hailed the enactment of the SAFE Ports Act and to discuss port security at local Delaware River Ports. Rep. LoBiondo was joined by Joseph Balzano, CEO of the South Jersey Port Corp. as well as Dennis Rochford, President of the Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay. "I am very pleased to be at the Port of Camden today to talk about this important new port security law.� said Rep. LoBiondo. Require those in charge of security at our nation�s ports (Facility Security Officers) to be American citizens. Require the Coast Guard to conduct unannounced periodic inspections of U.S.
