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port authority
Port administrations – typically organized as port authorities or port companies – manage daily operations and coordinate all stakeholders: shipping lines, freight forwarders, terminal operators, customs authorities, and port workers.
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Port administrations – typically organized as port authorities or port companies – manage daily operations and coordinate all stakeholders: shipping lines, freight forwarders, terminal operators, customs authorities, and port workers. They allocate berths, set tariffs, license service providers, and oversee port safety and operational efficiency.
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