Port Authority

The New Haven Port Authority serves to enhance the economic competitiveness of the greater New Haven region and all of Connecticut through waterborne transportation.

The Port of New Haven is an integral component to the regional economy and is equally beneficial to the transportation infrastructure. New Haven is the largest deepwater port in Connecticut and a leading port of call on the Atlantic Seaboard. Of the 18.4 million short tons of waterborne commerce in Connecticut in 2002, 10.1 million moved through New Haven (55.1%). In the past three years, New Haven’s port traffic has grown by 16.7%, and its share of Connecticut’s total has risen 13%. New Haven primarily receives petroleum; it handled 71.9% of all petroleum movements in Connecticut ports in 2002 (up from 55% in 1999). New Haven also handled 98.7% of all manufactured goods.

The long-term viability of the port depends not only on appropriate organization and strategic planning, but also on the adequacy of land resources for storage and lay-down areas and the adequacy of the intermodal transportation infrastructure. With that in mind, the Port Authority strives to be a leader in public policy and undertake land use, transportation, safety, security, environmental and economic initiatives in support of this mission.

Established in 2003, the Authority works closely with the terminals and support businesses in New Haven, as well as with applicable government agencies and policy makers. In 2006, the Authority has identified four strategic objectives and specific tasks, as outlined below.

2006 Work Plan

Expand the land available for port-related activities at the port district

• Acquire East Shore Parkway
• Initiate a Land Use and Strategic Planning Effort
• Continue Assessment of Port Community Needs

Improve access to the port district

• Closely Monitor Construction of I-95, Contract C-2 and Contract B
• Advance the Waterfront Street Railroad

Enhance port operations and service delivery

Provide leadership on community issues

• Seek Opportunities to Improve the Natural Environment
• Participate on Issues of Importance to the Port Community as they pertain to Land Use, Harbor Management and Long Island Sound
• Engage Local Neighborhood and Initiate a Good-Neighbor Program

We welcome your interest and participation as we move
forward on these important initiatives.