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, Port An interface between two or more modes of transport (e.g., Sea, Air, Land, Rail).
Inland Port A port located at an interior site away from traditional coastal waters.
Fernand Suykens Director of the Port of Antwerp who said, "The Best Port Is No Port".
Port Longevity Ports generally last longer than ships.
Port Composition Ports are made up of specialized terminals focused on specific throughput.
Hub/Centre Port A central point for collecting and distributing cargo.
Feeder Port A port that collects or distributes cargo to a larger hub port.
Entrepot Port A transit port where goods are imported and then exported.
MIDAS Maritime Industrial Development Areas; large industrial zones.
Ryas Submerged estuaries used as ports, such as Falmouth or Rio.
Tidal Estuaries Port geographic types like London and Antwerp.
Artificial Harbors Port geographic type like Dover.
Service Port A port where the authority owns and operates all assets and employs labor directly.
Public Service Port Strength Unity of command in superstructure development and cargo handling.
Service Port Weakness Lack of innovation and dependence on government.