Continuing to build on his commitment to growing New Jersey’s economy and making the state a premier business destination, Governor Chris Christie today announced that as of June 30, the $1.6 billion raising of the Bayonne Bridge roadway will allow the world’s ultra-large, environmentally friendly container vessels to pass beneath the span, gaining access to the Ports of Newark, Elizabeth, and Staten Island. Governor Christie, who joined Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and other officials at Maher Terminals in Elizabeth, said the existing lower roadway of the bridge, which had prevented larger ships from entering the East Coast’s busiest port terminals afterRead More →

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In: Capital Investments, Industry News/Advisory, Terminal News

The COSCO Vietnam, the first vessel in the Ocean Alliance’s new partnership to call the Port of New York and New Jersey, arrived at Maher Terminals at the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal on Monday, April 17. Members of the Ocean Alliance include China COSCO SHIPPING, CMA CGM, Evergreen Line, and OOCL. The 8,500 TEU vessel is dedicated to the Trans Atlantic Europe (TAE) service. The COSCO Vietnam sailed from LeHavre, France prior to calling the Port of New York and New Jersey. To salute the inaugural sailing of the Ocean Alliance’s first vessel call to the Port of New York and New Jersey, a commemorativeRead More →

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The Port of New York and New Jersey is developing a Port Master Plan (PMP). The PMP will guide the port’s growth and development through a holistic and dynamic decision-making process aimed at continuing to enhance the port’s position as the premier North American East Coast gateway over the next 30 years. To do this, the PMP will establish an informed and comprehensive road map designed to increase operational efficiency; optimize land utilization, business planning, capital requirements, and customer relation strategies; reduce environmental impacts; and enhance revenue opportunities. Special attention will be paid to engage the port’s various stakeholders, as well as to capitalize onRead More →

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Please note the following important message to the entire Port of New York and New Jersey community:  The new global ocean carrier alliance and service structure takes effect April 1, 2017. This new structure may update the name of the service strings you do business with, and therefore could change how you track your cargo. All customers are encouraged to verify the new service information and terminal location with their ocean carrier before dispatching  trucks to the port The port’s Terminal Information Portal System (TIPS) can also serve as a valuable resource for tracking cargo. TIPS functionality is available to truckers, beneficial cargo owners, andRead More →

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In: Industry News/Advisory, New Service Information

All terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey will reopen for business, Wednesday March 15, 2017. Please observe the following specifics: GCT Bayonne will open at 6 AM and require no appointments. AMPT will open at 7 AM. Maher, PNCT, RHCT, & GCTNY will open at 8 AM, as will the Polaris St. Depot.  An important notice for all truckers. Please note: There will be no queuing overnight to facilitate snow removal. Queuing may begin 15 minutes before terminals open. A slow start should be expected. Plan accordingly. As always, no snow on container roofs. As always, stay safe.Read More →

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