**Port discussion**
Commentary related to the international port
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A July 9, 2008 press release from NCDHHS mentions the death of a
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Eager's Folly
Mr. Eagar claims the new International Terminal will allow
What if we build a port and no ships come?
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It appears that the State Ports Authority has picked the wrong time to build a port in Southport and their look at the jobs it will create are vastly overblown.
Damn the Torpedoes
Our state is blessed with leaders of vision and fortitude. And sensitivity to tradition. Consider the controversial case of the container terminal for Southport.
Port of Seattle Information
Port Facts for comparison
International port discussion
A number of Voice.com contributors have weighed in on the proposed international port, which is more than a hot topic 'round these parts. Find both posts here and follow the links to the "hot topics" category to comment in, or do so here.
NO PORT Southport
Grassroots group working to stop port
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Container Port
Re the Container Port, I believe this development will create serious problems related to public safety, traffic congestion, and provision of public services, and more importantly, create substantial and irreversible adverse environmental impacts Addressed below are four related matters that are important but do not seem to get as much attention as some others. They are: validity of the container port business model; record of environmentally sensitive container port development in other areas; increased threat of terrorist activity; and alternative use of the land should the port development not proceed
Posted by frank bausch
Options For Minimizing Port Impact on Brunswick County
I am not sure the port can be stopped so we should be looking at what can be done to minimize the impact. I offer the followiing suggestions to our state, county, and city leaders.
The New Port and You
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If you believe that the proposed international ocean terminal near Southport is years away so you don't have to worry about right now...think again.
Information about the International Port
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Information from the Port Authority Website
