Strengthening Boston’s Seafood Cluster

The Field Lab partnered with the Massachusetts Port Authority to examine economic, infrastructure, and supply-chain considerations affecting Boston’s seafood cluster.

Project Partner

Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)
Gordon Carr, Deputy Director of Real Estate Strategy
Andrew Hargens, Chief Development Officer

Project Summary

Students worked with Massport staff to analyze the structure, challenges, and operating environment of Boston’s seafood cluster, drawing on interviews, market research, and supply-chain analysis.

Areas of Focus

The team examined access to finance, infrastructure and logistics, marketing and quality standards, regulatory considerations, technology and innovation, and workforce dynamics within the seafood cluster.

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