Port Authority
A Port Authority is a state or local government entity that owns, operates, or otherwise provides wharf, dock, and other terminal investments at ports.
In the context of logistics, a Port Authority can play an important role in facilitating the movement of goods into and out of a particular port area.
- By owning and maintaining key infrastructure investments within the port, a Port Authority can help to ensure that port operations run smoothly and efficiently.
- Additionally, a Port Authority can help to coordinate different stakeholders within the port area – such as shipping companies, trucking firms, and railroads – to help optimize the flow of goods through the port.
Ultimately, by providing critical infrastructure and coordination within the port area, a Port Authority can help to make sure that goods are able to move in and out of the port quickly and efficiently.