Port authority of New York and New Jersey perspective

摘要

The steady growth of the global economy, the expansion of international trade and the consolidation underway in the shipping industry puts increasing pressures on the collective performance of the maritime community. Any interruptions or delays to the rapid movement of products or commodities between trading partners impairs economic competitiveness and creates inefficiencies in the marketplace. Of the multiple critical links in the global transportation and distribution system, ports represent the greatest potential bottleneck in a seamless flow of cargo.