Port of New York and New Jersey

The Port of New York and New Jersey is the port district of the New York-Newark metropolitan area, encompassing the dual states of New York and New Jersey. It is the busiest port on the United States East Coast and one of the most active in the world, handling over 33 million tons of cargo in 2017. The closest major towns to the Port of New York and New Jersey are Newark, NJ, and New York City. The port is governed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a bi-state public-benefit corporation that provides port, transportation, and other trade-related services. The port consists of a complex of approximately 150 miles of shipping channels, anchorages, and terminal facilities located in New York Harbor and along the New Jersey shore of the Hudson River. The port is the nation’s top gateway for fresh fruit and vegetables, coffee, tea, and cocoa imports. It is also the leading gateway for containerized freight from or going to the East Coast of South America. The port is the primary entry point for ferries from Staten Island and New Jersey.

 All shipments of goods destined for export from the United States must be cleared through Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Goods destined for export must be properly marked and labeled, and the required export documentation must be obtained before shipment. The shipper is responsible for ensuring that the goods are correctly classified and that all required export licenses and permits have been received. Imports All shipments of goods destined for import into the United States must be cleared through Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Goods destined for import must be appropriately marked and labeled, and the required import documentation must be obtained before shipment. The importer ensures that the goods are correctly classified and that all the necessary import licenses and permits have been received.