downloads connecticut maritime coalition report（下载康涅狄格州海上联合报告）（18页）.docVIP

Connecticut’s Ports: Transportation Centers for People and Goods INTRODUCTION Numerous studies, articles and reports address Connecticut ports and the “cluster” of maritime-related businesses that contribute to the State’s economy. In particular, the studies discuss potential uses and growth of the State’s major port facilities at Bridgeport, New Haven and New London. The Connecticut Maritime Coalition has contracted with Parsons Brinckerhoff to review these existing documents and prepare this report recommending actions to improve the public’s understanding of Connecticut’s Maritime Cluster and its importance to the State’s transportation system with a focus on the State’s ports. Funding for this study was provided by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development in partnership with the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc., a public/private partnership to further the economic development of Connecticut’s industries. SECTION I BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW In January 2001, the State launched the Maritime Industry Cluster under the direction of the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). The organizational center for the Cluster, the Connecticut Maritime Coalition (CMC), represents the five components of the industry – transportation, manufacturing and services, recreation, commercial fishing and environment. The CMC is a non-profit association facilitating the competitiveness of Connecticut’s maritime industries. Over 30 businesses and organizations have joined together to serve as the linchpin between maritime businesses and policy makers. By linking public, private, military and institutional leadership and resources, this initiative supports the goal of building and strengthening the position of Connecticut’s cluster within the worldwide maritime market. The purpose of this report is to further this goal by identifying key issues related to potential growth opportunities for waterborne transportation