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Continuing its unique seven-year streak, the Port of New York and New Jersey once again achieved the coveted International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 Certification for its Environmental Management System (EMS) this March. According to ISO’s website, the 14001 standard “maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system.” An ISO survey revealed that the majority of 14001-compliant organizations see their certification as a valuable tool for meeting legal requirements and improving environmental performance while bestowing a competitive edge and some financial benefits. While the U.S. boasts 360 seaports, less than 10 are currently ISORead More →

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SHIP UNDER BAYONNE BRIDGE

The strengthening economy, re-routed cargo from the West Coast, plus shifting trade routes and business trends have bumped overall cargo volumes more than 10 percent at the Port of New York and New Jersey for the first two months of the year. January volumes rose 7.8 percent over the previous year while February volumes increased by 13.8 percent. For the same two months, the port logged a 15.9 percent increase in total lifts via ExpressRail, the Port Authority’s dedicated rail system. Vehicle traffic rose as well, with 67,345 vehicles calling the port in January/February 2015 compared to 48,532 for the same two months in 2014Read More →

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TIANJIN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey presented a commemorative plaque to Captain I. Wlodarczyk of the Zim Tianjin. To date, the Tianjin is the largest container vessel to call the Port of New York and New Jersey. The Tianjin called at Global GCT Bayonne and discharged cargo in it first rotation through the port. Zim Lines has once again become owner and operator of the vessel after its charter expired with another major ocean carrier. The Tianjin is one of the four largest ships in Zim’s fleet and will soon be sailing in one of the many trade lanes Zim operates worldwide.Read More →

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On February, 27, 2015, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey presented a plaque commemorating the maiden voyage of the Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) Taipei to the vessel’s Master, Captain N.C. Huang. The Taipei called Global Terminal in its first visit from ports in Asia as part of the G6 Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA). Also on hand to commemorate the occasion were Kevin Price, Vice President of Global Terminal LLC and Mayor James Davis of the City of Bayonne, who presented a plaque and keys to the city. The OOCL Taipei is a 8888 TEU ship that was recently christened and launchedRead More →

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LETTIE G. HOWARD SAILING VESSES PRESS EVENT

On behalf of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Pat Foye, the agency’s Executive Director, will accept the Captain Award, bestowed by the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School of the New York Harbor Foundation. This year’s Harbor School Awards Dinner will be held on March 18, 2015 at the New York Yacht Club. Award, bestowed by the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School of the New York Harbor Foundation. This year’s Harbor School Awards Dinner will be held on March 18, 2015 at the New York Yacht Club. New York Harbor School’s mission is to provide a college-preparatory education built uponRead More →

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