Ports Primer: 6.0 Local and Regional Economy
6.1 Local Economy and Jobs
The Local Economy and Jobs section includes the following topics.
- Cargo Handling Employment Opportunities
- Additional Port-Related Employment Opportunities
- Worker Classifications
- Labor Unions, Workers and Ports
- The Impact of Port Labor/Management Disputes on Port-Related Jobs
6.2 Port Factors Impacting the Regional Economy
The Port Factors Impacting the Regional Economy section includes the following topics.
- Suez Canal Expansion
- Top 25 U.S. Container Ports
- Regional Shifts Related to International Trade Patterns
- Economic Impacts on Port-Related Industries
- Panama Canal Expansion
- Which Ports will be Post-Panamax Ready?
6.3 Potential Community Interests
The Potential Community Interests section includes the following topics.
- Post-Panamax Shipping
- Labor and Working Conditions
- Jobs and Job Training Programs
- Impacts on Goods Movement
6.4 Case Studies: Job and Benefits
The Case Studies: Job and Benefits section includes the following topics.