Port and Harbor Operationsin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
28 November 2007
Industry Code : 48831
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating ports, harbors (including docking and pier facilities), or canals.
The major products and services in this industry are:
- | Operation of waterfront terminal |
- | Marine cargo handling |
- | Other operations | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
- | Maintenance services, waterfront terminal (except dredging) |
- | Waterfront terminal operation (docks, piers and wharves) |
- | Canal maintenance services (except dredging) |
- | Canal operation |
- | Docking facility operations |
- | Harbor maintenance services (except dredging) |
- | Harbor operations |
- | Lighthouse operation |
- | Port facility operation |
- | Seaway operation |
- | Wharf operation | |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.