Connecticut Port Authority

The Connecticut Port Authority was signed into law by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy in 2014[1] to bring together the state's three deep-water ports of New London, New Haven, and Bridgeport under one statewide port authority. The Act helps Connecticut present a "united" front to international customers and will help prevent them from competing with each other.[2] The quasi-public authority will have power to issue bonds and will be financially autonomous from the state. Oversight for the ports will be transferred to the Authority from the Connecticut Department of Transportation.[3] The Connecticut Port Authority is reestablishing maritime commerce as an essential cornerstone of the state’s economy by making necessary improvements to the infrastructure at the ports and small harbors and strategically investing in high-potential growth areas.[4]

Connecticut Port Authority
Agency overview
Formed2014
JurisdictionCoastal Connecticut
Agency executive
  • Ulysses B. Hammond, CEO
Websitectportauthority.com
Governor Dannel Malloy signing the Connecticut Port Authority into law

References
  1. Johanna Somers (June 16, 2014). "Gov. Malloy signs bill to create statewide port authority". The Day. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  2. "Transportation: Take a Look Beyond Connecticut's Highways". Connecticut Maritime Coalition. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  3. Mary O'Leary (May 9, 2015). "New Connecticut Port Authority to focus on boosting maritime economy". New Haven Register. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  4. "About Us – CT Port Authority".


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