As the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) was bracing itself for Hurricane Irene late last month, its executive director shared some of the plans in place for growth in 2012 and beyond.
“Given our proximity to the airport and greater Boston community, we have several niche advantages,” said Mike Leone, Massport’s executive port director. “The sea-air handoff is one that is easily identified,” he said. “And the our local distribution network to the greater cosmopolitan area is another.”