Ports Primer: 3.0 How Ports Work
3.1 Port Operations
The Port Operations section includes the following topics.
- Port vs. Port Authority
- The Port Authority’s Role in Operations
- Operational Ports vs. Landlord Ports
- Types of Cargo
3.2 Port Governance
The Port Governance section includes the following topics.
- Port Agency Types
- Port Authority Jurisdiction
- Governing Boards and Commissions
- Coordinating with Port Staff
- Port Communications with the Public
3.3 Federal and International Governance
The Federal and International Governance section includes the following topics.