And there's good reason to think it will: the port is growing. For the second year in a row, cargo volume is up and is at its highest level since 2008.
"This represents the beginning of capital expenditures that we believe will lead to new business," said William Friedman, the Port's chief executive. He joined the organization in 2010 and is overseeing a sweeping strategic plan unveiled in July.
The Port Authority manages maritime operations at the Port of Cleveland, which occupies more than 150 acres on both sides of the Cuyahoga River. The port includes eight international cargo docks that move shipments of steel and heavy machinery into and out of the city.
