The Port of New York & New Jersey Business Development and Industry Relations team is conducting webinar-based Port Briefings for port users, customers and stakeholders to provide timely updates and share important information during this challenging time. Participants could learn about the state of the port as well as hear directly from marine terminal operators, freight railroads and Customs and Border Protection. The Port of NY & NJ remains fully operational to facilitate the movement of cargo locally, regionally and nationally. As the COVID-19 crisis evolves, supply chain fluidity and stakeholder engagement remain top priorities. We typically conduct these sessions as in-person briefings in manyRead More →

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During this time of a global pandemic, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working diligently to ensure imports of medical gear and supplies get into the country quickly and safely so they can reach hospitals and workers in need.  CBP’s mission is to safeguard America’s borders, protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while enhancing the nation’s global economic competitiveness by facilitating legitimate travel and trade. To strengthen this mission, CBP has designated four (4) Centralized Examination Stations (CES) at the Port of New York and New Jersey to work closely with CBP to provide safe, secure facilities at which certain cargoRead More →

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The Port of New York and New Jersey is fully operational and continues to work closely with our port partners to ensure cargo fluidity throughout the region and beyond. The unique and unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 health crisis has prompted the Port to mitigate the possibility of container bottlenecks at its marine terminals once import volumes begin to rebound and shippers are faced with potential warehouse closures or storage constraints. To address these potential supply chain disruptions, a survey was conducted amongst warehouse operators to identify available warehousing in the region and has amassed a list of facilities with additional storage capacity that rangeRead More →

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In these challenging times of a global pandemic, just as the port and maritime industry has made adjustments to meet the requirements of the emerging “new normal”, criminals and terrorists are also adjusting their nefarious activities to take advantage of changing lifestyles and commercial operations. Law Enforcement Agencies across the country have seen a rise in criminal or terrorist activity that specifically exploits the COVID-19 pandemic or takes advantage of changes in personal activity as a result of the pandemic. These include: sale of counterfeit N95 masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE); display of false credentials indicating either status as a government official or essential workerRead More →

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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 →

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