The Port of Portland, Maine (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Port of Portland, Maine

Among the important objects which it is hoped to attain by these reports is a more general appreciation of the benefits to be derived from proper development of our ports. Transportation is a service whose benefits are in proportion to its completeness. The absence of any one essential may prevent what should be an economical route or port from securing its commensurate business. The trouble may be the lack of adequate terminals, the absence of storage facili ties, the imposition of excessive switching and wharfage charges, the lack of well-balanced cargoes and frequent sailings, insufficient ch nels, or other conditions affecting the movement of goods through the port and the ability of vessels frequenting it to earn a fair revenue.

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