Total volume fell slightly in August, reflecting a shift from the surge driven by importers trying to beat rising tariffs and fuel surcharges the previous year. Total volume for August was 789,875 TEUs (429,757 containers), down 5.5% from 835,845 TEUs (455,904 containers) in August 2025. This number brings our year-through-August total to 5,983,310 TEUs (3,272,395 containers).  By The Numbers 2026 Year to Date (January – August) August 2026 vs. August 2025 August 2026 Rail Volume 5,983,310 TEUs (3,272,395 containers) handled 789,875 (loaded and empty) TEUs (429,757 containers) in August 2026 55,028 containers moved 1.07 percent decrease over the same period in 2025 835,845 (loaded and empty)Read More →

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Following two months of steady growth, total volume returned to the status quo in July at the Port of New York and New Jersey. A total of 766,276 TEUs (418,294 containers) moved through the Port, a modest 3.5% drop from the 794,268 TEUs (437,248 containers) recorded in July 2025. This number brings our year-through-July total to 5,193,435 TEUs (2,842,638 containers).  By The Numbers 2026 Year to Date  (January – July) July 2026 vs. July 2025 July 2026 Rail Volume 5,193,435 TEUs (2,842,638 containers) handled 766,276 (loaded and empty) TEUs (418,294 containers) in July 2026 54,137 containers moved .3% percent decrease over the same period inRead More →

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Total volume was back on the rise in May at the Port of New York and New Jersey, followed by strong gains for rail and imports. Total volume for May reached 791,880 TEUs (435,226 containers), a 2.2% increase from the 774,698 TEUs (425,876 containers) recorded in May 2025. This number brings our year-through-May total to 3,657,737 TEUs (2,003,971 containers).  By The Numbers 2026 Year to Date (January – May) May 2026 vs. May 2025 May 2026 Rail Volume 3,657,737 TEUs (2,003,971 containers) handled 791,880 (loaded and empty) TEUs (435,226 containers) in May 2026 58,821 containers moved 1.9 percent decrease over the same period in 2025 774,698Read More →

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After a volume surge that drove the Port of New York and New Jersey to claim the top spot as the nation’s busiest cargo gateway in March, volume numbers at the Port of New York and New Jersey resumed a steady pace in April. Total volume was 688,163 TEUs (377,105 containers), down 8.4% from 751,194 TEUs (413,896 containers) in April 2025. This number brings our year-to-date total through April to 2,865,857 TEUs (1,568,745 containers).  By The Numbers 2026 Year to Date (January – April) April 2026 vs. April 2025 April 2026 Rail Volume 2,865,857 TEUs (1,568,745 containers) handled 688,163 (loaded and empty) TEUs (377,105 containers) inRead More →

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As the busy summer peak season approaches, ensuring efficient and compliant trade operations is a top priority at the Port of New York and New Jersey. To support seamless cargo movement, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is highlighting crucial U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) cargo vessel manifest requirements and compliance resources. These guidelines are specifically tailored to help importers and carriers of sea transportation proactively navigate CBP regulations, minimize potential arrival delays, and avoid enforcement actions. Access CBP Compliance Guidelines All compliance materials, guidelines, and official documentation are publicly available and can be accessed directly through the U.S. Customs andRead More →

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