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The '''North Carolina State Ports Authority''' is an authority set up by the state of [[North Carolina]] to develop and operate [[seaports]] in [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]] and [[Morehead City, North Carolina|Morehead City]] as well as an inland port located in [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]]. |
The '''North Carolina State Ports Authority''' is an authority set up by the state of [[North Carolina]] to develop and operate [[seaports]] in [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]] and [[Morehead City, North Carolina|Morehead City]] as well as an inland port located in [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]]. |
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It is the mission of the North Carolina State Ports Authority to enhance the economy of the State of North Carolina. The Ports Authority will be managed like a business, focused on the requirements of its customers. North Carolina's Ports are recognized for self-sustaining operations, environmental stewardship, highly efficient workforce, satisfied customers, and modern, well-maintained facilities and equipment. |
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In 1923 North Carolina Governor [[Cameron Morrison]] became interested in establishing official port facilities for the state and pushed for the creation of the State Ship and Water Transportation Commission to study the matter. The body produced a report which recommended that the state government fund the development of port facilities. The following year it was replaced by the Ports Commission, which was supposed to oversee the work. A statewide bond referendum for $8.7 million to develop the facilities failed to pass in November 1924, and the commission disbanded. Despite this, the coastal cities of [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]] and [[Morehead City, North Carolina|Morehead City]] pursued their efforts to improve port facilities, and the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] incorporated the Morehead City Port Commission in 1933 and the Wilmington Port Commission in 1935.<ref name= stickhairr>{{cite web| url = https://www.ncpedia.org/ports-and-harbors| title = Ports and Harbors| last = Stick| first = David| last2 = Hairr| first2 = John| date = January 1, 2006| website = NCPedia| publisher = North Carolina Government & Heritage Library| access-date = April 15, 2022}}</ref> |
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The General Assembly established the North Carolina State Ports Authority in 1945 to develop and improve harbors at Wilmington, Morehead City, [[Southport, North Carolina|Southport]], and other coastal areas. Improvements began in 1949, and new piers and storage areas were completed in 1952.<ref name= stickhairr/> In the 1990s and early 2000s, the authority oversaw a $440 million project to deepen the Cape Fear River shipping channel and purchased Radio Island in Morehead City.<ref>{{cite news| last = Schreiner| first = Mark| title = Ports director ousted ; Authority requests resignation after critical audit| newspaper = Star-News| page = 1A| date = 31 March 2004}}</ref> |
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According to a 2018 economic contribution study, North Carolina Ports contributes $15.4 billion annually to the state's economy. This contribution is constituted by goods moving through the ports, with $12.9 billion attributed to the Port of Wilmington and $2.5 billion attributed to the Port of Morehead City. The ports, directly and indirectly, support more than 87,700 jobs across North Carolina which makes up a substantial portion of the state's economy. Additionally, North Carolina Ports contributes $687 million in local and state sales, property, corporate and personal taxes annually. |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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The Port of Wilmington offers terminal facilities serving container, bulk, breakbulk and ro-ro (roll-on/roll-off) operations. It offers a deep 42-foot navigational channel, nine berths, four post-Panamax and three neo-Panamax container cranes. Modern transit and warehouse facilities and the latest cargo management technology produce a broad platform for supporting international trade. |
The Port of Wilmington offers terminal facilities serving container, bulk, breakbulk, and ro-ro (roll-on/roll-off) operations. It offers a deep 42-foot navigational channel, nine berths, four post-Panamax, and three neo-Panamax container cranes. Modern transit and warehouse facilities and the latest cargo management technology produce a broad platform for supporting international trade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Port of Wilmington|url=https://ncports.com/port-facilities/port-of-wilmington/|website=North Carolina Ports|language=en |date=October 15, 2020}}</ref> |
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===Port of Morehead City=== |
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The Port of Morehead City is a breakbulk and bulk facility located four miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The port is equipped with nine berths and multiple gantry cranes. Storage offerings include a dry-bulk facility with 220,000-ton capacity warehouse and a 177,000-square-foot warehouse for housing commodities like rubber, paper, steel and lumber. |
The Port of Morehead City is a breakbulk and bulk facility located four miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The port is equipped with nine berths and multiple gantry cranes. Storage offerings include a dry-bulk facility with a 220,000-ton capacity warehouse and a 177,000-square-foot warehouse for housing commodities like rubber, paper, steel, and lumber. Altogether there are more than one million square feet of storage.<ref>{{cite web |title=Port of Morehead City|url=https://ncports.com/port-facilities/port-of-morehead-city/|website=North Carolina Ports|language=en |date=October 15, 2020}}</ref> |
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===Charlotte Inland Port=== |
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The Charlotte inland port is a 20-acre [[dry port]] site located along the [[CSX]] rail lines near the intersection of [[NC 16]] and [[I-85 in North Carolina|I-85]]. It serves as a distribution point for intermodal containers connecting the I-85 and [[Interstate 77 in North Carolina|I-77]] corridors to the CSX rail line and the Port of Wilmington.<ref>{{cite web |title=Charlotte Inland Port |url=https://ncports.com/port-facilities/charlotte-inland-port/ |website=North Carolina Ports |access-date=23 May 2022}}</ref> |
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==Governance== |
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An 11-member of Board of Directors governs the North Carolina State Ports Authority. Of the Board, six members are appointed by the Governor, the North Carolina General Assembly appoints four, and the North Carolina Secretary of Transportation fills the last position. North Carolina Ports is a corporate body receiving no direct taxpayer subsidy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leadership |url=https://ncports.com/about-the-ports/port-leadership/ |website=North Carolina Ports |access-date=23 May 2022}}</ref> |
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==Leadership== |
===Leadership=== |
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* Brian E. Clark - Executive Director |
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• Bill Corcoran - Chief Information Officer |
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The value of deepwater ports was recognized by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1945 with the creation of the North Carolina State Ports Authority. Its job: to create two competitive ports through the sale of revenue bonds. Its ultimate mission: to create a better atmosphere for the development of North Carolina industry. |
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The General Assembly in 1949 approved the issue of $7.5 million in bonds for construction and improvement of seaports to promote trade throughout the state. Terminals equipped to handle oceangoing vessels were completed at Wilmington and Morehead City in 1952. |
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*[https://ncports.com/port-facilities/port-of-wilmington/ Port of Wilmington] |
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*[https://ncports.com/port-facilities/port-of-morehead-city/ Port of Morehead City] |
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*[https://ncports.com/about-the-ports/port-leadership/ North Carolina Ports Leadership] |
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*[https://ncports.com/about-the-ports/history/ North Carolina Ports History] |
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*[https://ncports.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2018-NC-Ports-Economic-Contribution-Study.pdf ITRE Report] |
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==External links== |
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[[Category:Water transportation in North Carolina|Ports Authority]] |
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[[Category:Port authorities in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Wilmington, North Carolina]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:41, 17 November 2022
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| Founded | 1945 |
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| Headquarters | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Website | https://ncports.com/ |
The North Carolina State Ports Authority is an authority set up by the state of North Carolina to develop and operate seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as an inland port located in Charlotte.
History[edit]
In 1923 North Carolina Governor Cameron Morrison became interested in establishing official port facilities for the state and pushed for the creation of the State Ship and Water Transportation Commission to study the matter. The body produced a report which recommended that the state government fund the development of port facilities. The following year it was replaced by the Ports Commission, which was supposed to oversee the work. A statewide bond referendum for $8.7 million to develop the facilities failed to pass in November 1924, and the commission disbanded. Despite this, the coastal cities of Wilmington and Morehead City pursued their efforts to improve port facilities, and the North Carolina General Assembly incorporated the Morehead City Port Commission in 1933 and the Wilmington Port Commission in 1935.[1]
The General Assembly established the North Carolina State Ports Authority in 1945 to develop and improve harbors at Wilmington, Morehead City, Southport, and other coastal areas. Improvements began in 1949, and new piers and storage areas were completed in 1952.[1] In the 1990s and early 2000s, the authority oversaw a $440 million project to deepen the Cape Fear River shipping channel and purchased Radio Island in Morehead City.[2]
Facilities[edit]
Port of Wilmington[edit]
The Port of Wilmington offers terminal facilities serving container, bulk, breakbulk, and ro-ro (roll-on/roll-off) operations. It offers a deep 42-foot navigational channel, nine berths, four post-Panamax, and three neo-Panamax container cranes. Modern transit and warehouse facilities and the latest cargo management technology produce a broad platform for supporting international trade.[3]
Port of Morehead City[edit]
The Port of Morehead City is a breakbulk and bulk facility located four miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The port is equipped with nine berths and multiple gantry cranes. Storage offerings include a dry-bulk facility with a 220,000-ton capacity warehouse and a 177,000-square-foot warehouse for housing commodities like rubber, paper, steel, and lumber. Altogether there are more than one million square feet of storage.[4]
Charlotte Inland Port[edit]
The Charlotte inland port is a 20-acre dry port site located along the CSX rail lines near the intersection of NC 16 and I-85. It serves as a distribution point for intermodal containers connecting the I-85 and I-77 corridors to the CSX rail line and the Port of Wilmington.[5]
Governance[edit]
An 11-member of Board of Directors governs the North Carolina State Ports Authority. Of the Board, six members are appointed by the Governor, the North Carolina General Assembly appoints four, and the North Carolina Secretary of Transportation fills the last position. North Carolina Ports is a corporate body receiving no direct taxpayer subsidy.[6]
Leadership[edit]
- Brian E. Clark - Executive Director
- Doug Vogt - Chief Operating Officer
- Hans Bean - Chief Commercial Officer
- Alherd Kazura - Chief Financial Officer
- Laura Blair - Vice President of Administration and External Affairs
- John Dittmar - Director of Safety and Security
References[edit]
- ^ a b Stick, David; Hairr, John (January 1, 2006). "Ports and Harbors". NCPedia. North Carolina Government & Heritage Library. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Schreiner, Mark (31 March 2004). "Ports director ousted ; Authority requests resignation after critical audit". Star-News. p. 1A.
- ^ "Port of Wilmington". North Carolina Ports. October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Port of Morehead City". North Carolina Ports. October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Charlotte Inland Port". North Carolina Ports. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Leadership". North Carolina Ports. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
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