Port Authority of New York and New Jersey News Updates

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N.J. governor warns ports against accepting Russian diesel

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says such imports would violate federal law and noted at least one tanker carrying the fuel may be headed for the state.

November 3, 2026
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Drayage capacity tightens as import volume rises in June

Trucking companies serving the major ports across the country continued to see capacity tightening while also moving beyond difficult prior-year comparisons.

August 6, 2026
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Ports on Track for Record Year Despite Back-End Slowdown

U.S. port container volumes fell in November, but major gateways including Los Angeles and Long Beach remain on track for one of their strongest years on record.

December 22, 2025
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N.Y. Offers $300M in Port Improvements to Back Wind Projects

New York is offering $300 million for port improvements in a signal of support for an offshore wind industry that’s been battered by the Trump administration. 

December 19, 2025
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Rick Cotton, Leader of Port Authority of N.Y.-N.J., to Retire

Rick Cotton, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, who oversaw major revitalization efforts around the port, will retire in January, the agency announced.

November 24, 2025
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New $270M JFK Airport Cargo Center to Lower Truck Congestion

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey opened a $270 million consolidated cargo handling center at JFK airport to lessen truck congestion and boost high-value cargo handling.

May 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

NYC Rolls Out Pilot to Add 45 Metered Truck Parking Spaces

New York City has launched a one-year experiment offering 45 metered truck parking spaces in three outer borough industrial zones to curb illegal parking and give truckers an area to rest.

April 14, 2025
BusinessLogistics

US Ports See February Cargo Surge Across Coasts

The Port of Los Angeles processed 801,398 20-foot equivalent units, a 2.5% increase from the 781,434 containers in 2024. This marked the second-busiest February on record for the port.

March 26, 2025
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N.J. Leaders Announce Infrastructure Projects to Aid Regional Port Operations

New Jersey officials recently announced a series of infrastructure projects meant to support operations for port facilities and the vehicles that serve them.

November 23, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Toll Rates Increase on Pennsylvania Turnpike, New York-New Jersey Crossings

Tolls rates recently have increased on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the crossings that link New Jersey and New York City.

January 7, 2020

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