Created in 1993 by City ordinance and State Statute, the Bridgeport Port Authority's mission is to promote trade and commerce, develop and promote port facilities within the Port District. Its main functions are to:

•	Supervise the safe passage and related services for passengers on the Bridgeport Port Jefferson Ferry
•	Promote global trade and transportation into the Port of Bridgeport
•	Provides Foreign Trade Zone Opportunities. The BPA is the grantee for Foreign Trade Zone number 76.
•	Oversee, stimulate and encourage new development initiatives for the Port of Bridgeport

Connecticut's Port of Bridgeport, located in the heart of the most densely populated region in the United States, provides an accessible and non-congested gateway to the entire Northeast. The BPA through its management initiatives is committed to serving the needs of the global business community and to passengers seeking an alternative means of transportation between the states of Connecticut and New York.