Ships arriving from overseas can bypass New York for inspection in Albany. A change in security procedures that took effect Monday is expected to smooth the trip for ships from foreign ports heading to Albany. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is moving crew inspections and clearance procedures back to the Port of Albany. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, ships from foreign ports had to stop at the Port of New York first, anchoring there while customs and border protection officers conducted their inspections.
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Security shift speeds port traffic
Ships arriving from overseas can bypass New York for inspection in Albany. A change in security procedures that took effect Monday is expected to smooth the trip for ships from foreign ports heading to Albany. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is moving crew inspections and clearance procedur
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