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Newburgh container port idea faces hard economic reality
A Times Herald-Record survey finds U.S. Maritime Administration and shipping leaders doubt Newburgh can become an ocean-going container port. Costs, berth needs, and competition from Newark Elizabeth Boston and Norfolk block the plan. Officials warn of overcapacity and insufficient cargo.
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Newburgh
Hudson River
New York
U.S. Maritime Administration
International Longshoremen’s Association
Times Herald-Record
Gov. Rockefeller
Stewart Airport
William Zeckendorf
George F. McKneally
Theodore W. Maurer
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U.S
F. Gibson
Stewart
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Elizabeth
North Atlantic
Sea-Land Service
Isbrandtsen
United States Lines
Dart Container Lines
Hapag-Liord
Gibson
Boston
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Elizabeth Port Authority
America
Port of New York Authority
Port Authority
Elizabeth Channel
Port Newark
Universal Terminal
Stevedoring Corp
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