NY/NJ is the East Coast's largest port and the main entry point for European goods. Its strengths and weaknesses are worth knowing.
The combined Port of New York and New Jersey handles more than nine million containers a year. The density of European services is unmatched: almost every day a ship departs Rotterdam, Hamburg or Antwerp bound directly for here. If you need the fastest and most frequent connection, this is the default choice.
Behind the port lies the Northeast market of 60 million consumers and the offices of thousands of importers.
Size brings congestion: truck waiting times, higher terminal fees and sometimes slower container release. Storage near the port is among the most expensive in the United States.
If your buyer is south of Washington or inland, it is always worth comparing Norfolk, Baltimore and Savannah: the total cost may be lower despite the longer ocean leg.
NY/NJ is the right choice if your customer is in the Northeast or you need the densest sailing schedule. Otherwise, let the numbers decide. From the data, we can see which port your target buyer actually imports through, and that is the best hint we can offer.
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