ABSTRACT
Port users are those that utilize the port as part of the process in moving cargo and passengers from a given origin location to a given destination location. These movements are referred to as freight and passenger transportation trips. In order for a transportation trip to occur, two parties must be in agreement: (1) transportation carriers, e.g., shipping lines, railroads, trucking firms, and ferry companies, must be willing to transport cargo and passengers and (2) shippers and passengers must be willing to provide their cargo and themselves to transportation carriers to be transported. If either party is not in agreement, a transportation trip will not occur. Thus, port users are transportation carriers, shippers, and passengers that utilize ports in the creation of freight and passenger transportation trips.
