New York Shipping Association, Inc.
100 Wood Avenue South, Suite 304
Iselin, New Jersey 08830-2716
Phone: 732-452-7800
Fax: 732-452-6315
Website: http://www.nysanet.org
Contact: Beverly Fedorko
Director of External Affairs
New York Shipping Association
732-452-7824
bfedorko@nysanet.org
The Port of New York and New Jersey was established as a new world trading center in New Amsterdam in 1624. It has since become the economic engine to the region and is vital on many fronts.
Although the port has functioned here for hundreds of years, here is some valuable information:
| History: |
| 1921: |
Compact between the States of New York and New Jersey creating
the Port Authority and establishing the port of New York District. |
| 1932: |
Majority of port employers form New York Shipping Association. |
| 1955: |
New York Shipping Association Incorporates |
| Annual Container Volume: |
2.54 million containers in 2004 – a 6.7% increase over 2003 of 2.38 million containers |
| Ranking by Container Volume: |
3rd busiest container port in the United States 14th busiest container port in the world |
| Cruise Traffic: |
1,135,000 passengers (FY 2004) |
| Auto Volume: |
The number of autos handled in 2004 increased by 9.4% to 682,000 units |
| Employment: |
102,000 direct – 229,000 local jobs
413,000 national jobs |
| Waterfront: |
650 square miles of rich, diverse habitat |
| Top Three Containerized Imports: |
Beverages
Vehicles
Plastic |
| Top Three Containerized Exports: |
Wood Pulp
Plastic
Machinery |
| Top Trading Partners: |
China
Italy
Germany
India
Brazil |
