Air, Sea and Inland Ports

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is a system-wide federal common credential that individuals will be required to have in order to gain unescorted access to port facilities. TWIC is being developed in accordance with the legislative provisions of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and the SAFE Port Act.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will issue workers a tamper-resistant "Smart Card" containing the worker's biometric (fingerprint template) to allow for a positive link between the card itself and the individual. An estimated one million individuals will be required to obtain a TWIC, including Coast Guard-credentialed merchant mariners, port facility employees, longshoremen, truck drivers, and others requiring unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels regulated by MTSA.

The TWIC requirements will become effective on April 15, 2009.

Airports Council International (ACI)
In 1991, airport operators around the world created Airports Council International – the first worldwide association to represent their common interests and foster cooperation with partners throughout the air transport industry.

ACI pursues airports interests in discussions with international organizations. The most important relationship is with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), where international standards for air transport are debated and developed.

The ACI Web site offers a variety of publications and statistics.

Air, Sea, and Inland Ports Newsletters

Tie Lines, the monthly newsletter from the Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach is the second-busiest seaport in the U.S. with annual trade valued at more than $100 billion.

Tie Lines is the port's monthly newsletter.

Air, Sea, and Inland Ports Vendors

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is an international trade seaport in Northeast Florida. Companies doing business at Jacksonville's seaport employ more than 7,000 workers and support an additional 43,000 jobs in Jacksonville.

JAXPORT has multiple cargo terminals capable of handling container, automobile, bulk, breakbulk and refrigerated cargoes, as well as cruise passenger service and local ferry service.