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During the last six decades Ohio Port Authorities have evolved from an organizations involved solely with maritime commerce to strong partners in economic development. What is a Port Authority. Port Authorities have been a part of American commerce for centuries. The American Association of Port Authorities formed in 1912 lists 81 Port Authorities in the United States which ring the country from Seattle to Los AngelesLong Beach to Houston to Miami to New York to Boston.