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U.S. East Coast Port Security
U.S. East Coast Port Security

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The Port of New York/New Jersey
The Port of Hampton Roads, VA
The Port of Jacksonville, FL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract 1
Introduction 2
Background On U.S. Port Industry:
A. Gateways to Global Trade 3
B. The American Association of Port Authorities 3-5
C. Introduction to Marine Terminal Operators (MTOs) 5-7
History/Overview:
A. Jacksonville, Florida Port Authority? 8-9
B. New York/New Jersey Port Authority? 9-12
C. Virginia’s Hampton Roads Port Authority? 12-14
Discussion On Port Security:
A. Overview 15-16
B. Jacksonville, Florida Port Authority Security 16-19
C. New York/New Jersey Port Authority Security 19-23
D. Virginia Hampton Roads Port Authority Security 23
Conclusion 24
Task Force Recommendations 25-30
References 31-32

ABSTRACT

This paper intends to analyze and explore the significance of port security at the three top ports on the east coast of North America. The Port of New York/New Jersey is the largest port complex on the east coast of North America and is located at the hub of the most concentrated and affluent consumer market in the world, with immediate access to the most extensive interstate highway and rail networks in the region. The Port of Virginia’s Hampton Roads is the only port on the east coast with the ability to improve in the four major areas that will allow continuous expansion, deep channels, intermodal infrastructure, terminal expansion, and cargo base. JAXPORT is a major economic engine in Northeast Florida and the premier diversified port in the Southeastern United States, with connections to major trade lanes throughout the world. JAXPORT owns and operates three public marine terminals and one passenger cruise terminal in Jacksonville Florida: the Blount Island Marine Terminal, the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, the Dames Point Marine Terminal, and the temporary JAXPORT Cruise Terminal. JAXPORT develops, manages, and markets those

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