The Port of New York and New Jersey is open for business and fully operational despite the unfolding COVID-19 health crisis. Hear directly from Sam Ruda, Port Director, as he thanks the dedicated workforce and port partners for ensuring cargo is moving efficiently throughout the region and beyond. It is our priority to keep supermarket shelves sufficiently stocked, continuously supply pharmacies with the medications needed for local communities and safeguard essential workers with the appropriate medical supplies to perform their duties. Additionally, learn more about how to stay connected and hear the latest updates from the Port of NY and NJ – including our webinar-based PortRead More →

The Port is a family of partners, all working together for a common cause. The community that surrounds each of our facilities is part of this family too, because their support makes our success possible. So, when a member of that family is suffering, we all pitch in to help. Last week at the Red Hook Container Terminal, RHCT, President Mike Stamatis and one of its partners, a food importer based in Queens, N. Y., put their heads together when they saw the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the economy and the ability of nearby communities to get fresh food. Redi FreshRead More →

“Alone we can do little.  Together we can do so much” ~ Helen Keller “Coming together is a beginning.  Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”  ~ Henry Ford “We may not have it all together but together we have it all.” ~ Common saying “TOGETHER.”  There are dozens and dozens of profound sayings that use the word “together.”  It generates so much power and emotion.  As we face one of the most challenging times in our nation’s history, every day we hear our healthcare, emergency response, government, religious and family leaders remind us: “We are going to get through this together.”  The same isRead More →

The Port of New York and New Jersey remains fully operational to facilitate the movement of cargo locally, regionally and nationally. Supply chain fluidity remans a priority  of the Port in order to  continue providing essential goods to stores and homes as well as critical commodities to support the healthcare system. During the COVID-19 crisis,  the health and safety of all front line personnel also remains a core priority. The entire port stakeholder community continues to pursue enhanced protocols and follow established health guidelines. As the COVID-19 crisis evolves, planning to mitigate potential supply chain impacts is another key area of focus. The Port ofRead More →

Thanks to the hardworking men and women of the Port of New York and New Jersey, over 53,000 containers were delivered to the Port’s customers last week.  Critical store shelves are being restocked daily and we expect another strong week. Keeping the Port of New York and New Jersey fully operational is a shared priority of both our public and private sector partners.  While efforts are being made across the country to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus, both the Federal Government through the Department of Homeland Security as well as the Governor’s of New York and New Jersey have affirmed that the maritimeRead More →