The Port of New York and New Jersey wrapped up 2025 as the second-busiest U.S. gateway for loaded containers. Yearly totals for rail and exports grew, while the yearly numbers for total volume and imports held steady. In December, total volume fell by 5.2 percent from the previous year, totaling 652,471 TEUs (357,204 containers) in 2025 and 688,386 TEUs (378,016 containers) in 2024. This addition closes 2025 with 8,897,531 TEUs (4,881,469 containers).  By The Numbers 2025 Year to Date (January – December) December 2025 December 2025 Rail Volume 8,897,531 TEUs (4,881,469 containers) handled 652,471 (loaded and empty) TEUs (357,204 containers) in November 2025 55,113 containers movedRead More →

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is pleased to announce several senior staff announcements for the Port of New York and New Jersey that strengthen leadership across Port Facilities, Capital and Planning, and Business Solutions. These leaders reflect the depth of experience and commitment within the organization and support the Port’s continued growth, competitiveness, and operational excellence. Paul Lucien Promoted to General Manager, Port Facilities Paul Lucien has returned to the Port as General Manager, Port Facilities, where he will oversee all aspects of operations, maintenance, security, state-of-good-repair improvements, and property management across Port Newark, Elizabeth–Port Authority Marine Terminal, Port Jersey–Port AuthorityRead More →

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January 26 Update Port of New York and New Jersey Facilities APM Terminals Elizabeth Maher Terminals  Port Newark Container Terminal Port Liberty Bayonne   Port Liberty New York  Port Liberty CES Ports America & FAPS Red Hook East Coast CES East Coast Warehouse H&M Warehouse C&C Maintenance Elizabeth Chassis Depot operated by Columbia Bayonne Chassis Depot operated by Columbia Maher Empty Depot operated by Columbia Truck Service Center Due to the impending snowstorm forecasted for Sunday, 1/25 to Monday, 1/26 in the region, the following facilities have reported changes to their operations including closures. The Port of New York and New Jersey will continue to monitorRead More →

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In November, the Port of New York and New Jersey moved a total of 730,352 TEUs (398,131 containers), a 1.6 percent increase from the previous year’s 718,826 TEUs (394,649 containers). This number brings our year-through-November total to 8,245,060 TEUs (4,524,265 containers).  November saw 509,124 loaded TEUs moved, maintaining its position as the nation’s second-busiest gateway for this measurement. The port has held this status over the first 11 months of the year, moving a total of 5,520,444 loaded TEUs from January through November. By The Numbers 2025 Year to Date (January – November) November 2025 November 2025 Rail Volume 8,245,060 TEUs (4,524,265 containers) handled 730,352Read More →

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Over the first 10 months of the year, the Port of New York and New Jersey was the nation’s second-busiest cargo gateway for loaded TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). It handled 5,011,322 loaded TEUs from January through October. Goods continued to move smoothly through the port in October, with an uptick in total volume and a continued monthly rise in rail volume. Total volume grew by 3.2 percent to 727,059 TEUs (395,687 containers), up from the 704,367 TEUs (387,444 containers) recorded the previous year. This increase brings the port’s year-to-date total through October to 7,514,708 TEUs (4,126,134 containers). By The Numbers 2025 Year to Date (JanuaryRead More →

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