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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The Port of New York and New Jersey was the nation’s busiest cargo gateway in March. This uptick was boosted by a late February blizzard, which delayed many vessels scheduled to call on the port in February and pushed their arrivals to March. Total volume for March was near record highs at 837,993 TEUs (457,008 containers), up 6.9 percent from 783,732 TEUs (430,141 containers) the previous year. This number brings our total to 2,177,694 TEUs (1,191,640 containers) for the first quarter of the year, a 1.2 percent decrease from the same period in 2025. By The Numbers 2026 Year to Date (January – March) March 2026Read More →

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The historic blizzard that dropped nearly two feet of snow across the New York metropolitan area in February significantly impacted volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The blizzard shut down port facilities for three days, an occurrence that hasn’t happened in more than 10 years. Total volume for February reached 589,795 TEUs (323,048 containers), a 15.7 percent decrease compared to the 699,240 TEUs (384,433 containers) recorded in February 2025. This number brings our year-to-date total through February to 1,339,701 TEUs (734,632 containers).  By The Numbers 2026 Year to Date (January – February) February 2026 Total Volume February 2026 Rail Volume 1,339,701 TEUsRead More →

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