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port authority

American  

noun

  1. a government commission that manages bridges, tunnels, airports, and other such facilities of a port or city.


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“It’s the first time any port authority that I’m aware of has done something like this,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

He is sceptical that any single port authority can drive a full transition on its own.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Geerlings believes Rotterdam's port authority genuinely wants to change and is building the infrastructure for a smoother transition.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Peter Xotta, the chief executive of the Vancouver port authority, said the Bank of Canada’s research reinforces his call for the country to prioritize investments in supply-chain infrastructure and other capacity-building initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

We hurried our breakfast amid these criticisms, as the port authority was expected.

From The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday by Edmund Blunden

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