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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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Bryan Jones Named HDR Marine Terminals Leader

Ports engineer Bryan Jones has been named HDR’s marine terminals leader.Based in Savannah…

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Saronic Selects Port of Gulfport for Marauder On-Water Testing

Saronic has expanded its operations to Gulfport, Mississippi, establishing an initial…

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Nick Primrose Joins Jones Walker as Special Counsel

Jones Walker LLP welcomed Nick Primrose as special counsel in the Government Relations…

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Hybrid Mobile Harbor Crane Commissioned for Port of Gulfport

SSA Marine and the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport (Port of Gulfport)…

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Singapore Issues Eight New LNG Bunkering Licenses

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Port of Bilbao Sees Largest YoY Growth Since 2004

In the first half of the year, the Port of Bilbao handled 17,317,427 tons of cargo…

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Boluda Corporación Marítima Inaugurates Rotterdam Headquarters

Boluda Corporación Marítima has officially inaugurated its Netherlands headquarters in Rotterdam…

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MPA, World Maritime University to Continue Strengthening Maritime Education, Leaders

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and World Maritime University…

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Echandia to Provide Battery Systems for Two Electric Tugs

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works has selected Echandia to supply battery systems…

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Valenciaport Hackathon Highlights Growing Role of Live Port Innovation

The Port of Valencia is strengthening its position as a proving ground for maritime…

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Traffic through Strait of Hormuz Slows After Vessel Attack

Fewer vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday than earlier this week, hours…

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Three Dead After Supply Boat Sinks in Singapore

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