The following are some of the facilities provided by port authorities

• Cargo handling, stevedoring, warehousing and delivery.
• Acquisition of cargo handling and operations related equipment.
• Development and maintenance of ports' superstructure.
• Maintenance of safety and security within the terminal.
• Towage, mooring, bunkering, ship chandelling and ship repairs

A tarmac is an area of ground covered with a hard surface, esp. the areas of an airportwhere aircraft park, land, and take off: not a facility provided by the port authority.