Purposes and Objectives.
Section 5
SEC 5. Purposes and Objectives. – The Authority shall have the following purposes and objectives: To integrate and coordinate the planning, development, construction and operations of ports and port facilities within its territorial jurisdiction, consistent with the needs and requirements of the region; To enhance the flow of international and domestic commerce passing through or utilizing the regional ports; and To promote regional development by providing support services to sustain the growth of export and other priority industries in the region.