But state and city officials remain confident that a temperature-controlled warehouse will eventually be built on state-owned land near the International Marine Terminal.
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Portland harbor commissioners appeal ruling against higher pilot fees
Board members disagree with a Superior Court judge’s finding that they erred in approving a large increase in pilot fees for large ships.
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Lone Portland passenger study made assumptions, overestimated economic impact
The 2009 analysis based its conclusions on every ship arriving at full occupancy, used general scenarios for excursion spending and didn’t ask about party size.
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Long-touted economic benefits of cruise ships far overstated
A close look at a 2009 study shows passenger spending in Portland was overestimated by at least half, providing a flawed basis for decisions by Maine ports on accommodating the rising number of visits.
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Historic schooner Timberwind comes home to Portland Harbor
The former Portland Pilot, which operated for nearly four decades until 1969, is now part of Portland Schooner Co.’s fleet.
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Judge reverses huge hike in Portland Harbor pilot fees, saying board lacked evidence to approve it
Portland harbor commissioners approved the increase for the Portland Pilots without financial records showing how much it costs to provide the service, says Justice Lance Walker.
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Lobstermen propose floating storage docks to ease space crunch on Portland waterfront
A group is petitioning the Portland Harbor Commission to allow floating storage docks.
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Portland testing the waters for redevelopment of Maine State Pier
The city is asking groups for input on its plan to convert part of the hulking Portland Ocean Terminal into a public market and business incubator.
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Maine ports director who oversaw marine terminal expansion steps down
John Henshaw’s decade as director included the arrival of Eimskip, extensive modernization and the revitalization of Portland’s commercial shipping industry.
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New operations building planned for Portland shipping terminal
Relocating an existing maintenance building will free up valuable space at the facility on Commercial Street.