Imagine you've been invited to attend the strategic team meeting of the Port Authority of NY and NJ this week. The attendees at the meeting are excited about the growth of the port industry and job creation in the region but are also concerned about global competition and economic dynamics. The team starts with a SWOT analysis to understand the port's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. You are asked to contribute your insights on port administration, management, and operations, with a focus on port and terminal ownership and governance, as well as intermodal transportation perspectives on connectivity and market accessibility to New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Please share your thoughts and engage with the team. During the discussion, you should provide and refer at least two (2) reliable sources of information. For your information please use the following references: Page. 18 SWOT Analysis: Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat.

Chapter 5. Port Administration, Management, and Operations Ownership and governance of the Port of NY/NJ Page 69.

Port Approaches Inland Transportation: Intermodal transportation, connectivity, and accessibility to the market (NJ, NY, and PA) Port Master Plan 2050 (Presentation): North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Port Master Plan 2050

(Reports): The Port Authority of NY/NJ A SWOT Analysis of Port of NY/NJ by Waterfront Alliance Port Master Plan Information | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey The Port Master Plan 2050 is a comprehensive and flexible roadmap that charts the course for future growth and development at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Learn more here. [Discussion Forum] - [Forum 3 SWOT Analysis of the Port of New York and New Jersey]