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 Whether by air, sea or land, the Massachusetts Port Authority is New England’s Gateway to the world. By air, Massport operates Boston Logan International Airport, with a record 28.1 million passengers served in 2007. Some 50 airlines provide Logan’s passengers with more than 100 nonstop domestic and international destinations. In the last decade, Massport and its airline partners have invested more than $4.4 billion to build a new runway, roadways, and terminals. Massport operates two other airports in the region: L.G. Hanscom Field in Bedford is the region’s largest general aviation airport and “the face of corporate Massachusetts,” providing services to private and corporate aircraft and limited commercial service. Worcester Regional Airport, operated by Massport, is in a position to play an important part in the regional transportation network and Central Massachusetts’ economic development strategy. By sea, more than one million tons of cargo each year pass through Massport’s terminals in the Port of Boston, which provide the shipping facilities New England needs to be a major international trader. Massport’s Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is a favorite port-of-call with luxury cruise passengers, who have rewarded Boston with a string of record-breaking seasons over the past decade. By land, Massport also runs the Tobin Memorial Bridge, which is the link to Boston for 36,000 commuters each day who come in from the North Shore. Together, these facilities form an integrated transportation network that serves as the foundation of economic prosperity in a global economy. Massport’s mission is to promote economic growth and vitality throughout Massachusetts and New England by operating many of the region’s largest transportation facilities safely, securely and efficiently while being mindful of the environment and our neighboring communities. Massport is governed by a seven member Board appointed by the Governor. The authority is self-supporting and receives no state tax funds to support its operations or facilities. A recent economic impact report estimates that Massport contributes $8.7 billion a year in total economic impact. Massport has received recognition for excellence across the spectrum of its operational and management responsibilities. It is one of only a handful of airports earning AA ratings from the national bond rating agencies, has been recognized for leading the country’s airports in security initiatives since 9/11, and has won national awards in operational categories from snow removal to revenue and concession innovations to environmental and planning initiatives. With a comprehensive $4.5 billion modernization of most of its facilities over the last decade, and plans for more improvements in the years to come, Massport is poised to play an even more significant role in the region’s economy. |
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