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Container terminals

Container handling at the Port of New York and New Jersey, over 7 million TEUs a year with a 50 ft channel and 215 ft air draft.

Description

The Port of New York and New Jersey is described as the U.S. East Coast's largest port, moving over 7 million TEUs (over 4 million containers) a year. With 215 feet of air draft and a 50 feet shipping channel it can accommodate the world's largest vessels.

Key features

  • Port Newark Container Terminal: 272 acres, 4,400 ft of berth, 13 container cranes, 40–50 ft MLW at dock
  • Maher Terminals, Elizabeth: 450 acres, 10,128 ft of berth, 24 container cranes, 50 ft MLW
  • Further container terminals within the port

Applications

Container shipping lines and cargo owners serving the New York and New Jersey region and inland markets.

Specifications

Annual volumeover 7 million TEUs
Air draft215 feet
Shipping channel50 feet
Maher Terminals berth length10,128 ft/3,087 m
Port Newark Container Terminal berth length4,400 ft/1,165 m

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