‘Fragile’ Port Newark/Elizabeth weighs on N.J. economy
MARCH 27, 2014 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014, 12:28 AM
BY CHRISTOPHER MAAG
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
And everyone blamed the weather. This past winter’s snowfall “is the root cause of the delays,” said John Nardi, president of the New York Shipping Association.
But a closer look shows that crises at Port Newark/Elizabeth, often called simply Port Newark, are increasingly common and stem from a complex mix of factors, including manpower problems, antiquated procedures and turf battles. The port has closed or nearly closed four times in the last 15 months, twice when the weather was not in play.
“This port is fragile,” said Rick Larrabee, director of port commerce for the Port Authority.
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Hope they fix or resolve there issues before business decide to go elsewhere.
Thanks to the unions its a problem. Surprised?
to # 2 you are not getting your info right. stop reading the local rag’s.
thanks ben