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(Green Bay) – The Port of Green Bay had an economic impact of more than $76 million in 2007, supporting 615 local jobs.  The figures are included in the newly released Economic Impact Report for port activities, prepared by the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission.  The study also found that port activities produced an estimated $23 million in income, $2.5 million in state taxes, $2.1 million in local taxes and provided an estimated $36 million in gross state product. 

Although declining slightly from 2006, the shipping industry continues to be the most cost effective method of transportation for commodities and generate employment opportunities for the region. Since 1999, the total economic output of the port has increased by more than $20 million and the number of port supported jobs has increased by 57 percent (260 jobs).

“An increase or decrease in tonnage is in direct relationship to the health of the local manufacturing and construction economy,” stated port manager, Dean Haen. “The demand for raw products such as coal, limestone, cement, salt and forest products declined in 2007 which affected the overall tonnage brought into the port.”

The port received more than 2.3 million metric tons of cargo in 2007, a decrease of about 9 percent from 2006 and the first decline in four years. Despite the decrease, Haen is looking forward to the 2008 shipping season and the diversification efforts that are in place.