The latest session of the Port of New York and New Jersey’s 30-Year Port Master Plan group met in October at the Christopher Columbus Conference Room at the offices of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), 2 Montgomery Street, Newark, NJ. The meeting brought together select individuals representing federal, state, and local agencies to workshop key ideas and strive to resolve challenges. Following a welcome address from Charles Bontempo, Senior Program Manager of the Port Department, speakers included Doug Hansen of Ceres Global, who addressed maritime cargo demand and vessel trends; Susanne DesRoches of the New York City Mayor’s Office ofRead More →

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The development of a Port Master Plan (PMP) for all facilities constituent to the Port of New York and New Jersey continues apace with a number of key achievements. As reported in April 2017, the PMP will guide the growth and development of the Port of New York and New Jersey through a holistic and dynamic decision-making process aimed at continuing the enhance the port’s position as the premier North American East Coast gateway for commerce 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, capitalRead More →

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