What follows are definitions of major funding mechanisms used by U.S. ports and brief descriptions of the key findings of the analysis. In addition, Table 7.3 includes a Cargo Report providing a breakdown of tons of cargo handled, by cargo type. The Center Gulf is represented by the Port of Lake Charles, the Port of South Louisiana and the Port of New Orleans. The PNW is represented by, the Port of Portland, the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma. Each Canadian port is presented individually.
Marine revenue includes fees charged for items such as berthage and harbour fees.