port authority
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
In 2016 it also took over the Piraeus port authority -- and the third remaining container terminal -- until 2052.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
"We continue to work closely with the port authority," a spokesperson added.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2024
We hurried our breakfast amid these criticisms, as the port authority was expected.
From The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday by Blunden, Edmund
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