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thumb|The Port of New York and New Jersey, U.S., grew from the original harbor at the convergence of the Hudson River and the [[East River at the Upper New York Bay.]] A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Hamburg, Manchester and Duluth; these access the sea via rivers or canals. Because of their roles as ports of entry for immigrants as well as soldiers in wartime, many port cities have experienced dramat

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A port is a maritime facility with wharves or loading areas where ships load and unload cargo and passengers, typically located on coastlines or estuaries but sometimes found inland along rivers and canals. Ports matter because they serve as crucial gateways for trade, immigration, and military operations, making port cities historically significant centers of activity and change.

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