Robust Start to 2025 for the Port of New York and New Jersey

The Port of New York and New Jersey reported handling 699,240 TEUs in February, reflecting a 10.6% increase compared to the same month last year.

In the first two months of the year, the US port managed 1,419,987 TEUs.

Imports rose by 7.4% in February, totaling 356,918 TEUs, with total imported loads for the first two months of 2025 reaching 735,550 TEUs, a 9% year-on-year growth.

The Port of New York and New Jersey exported 107,335 TEUs in February, a 5.6% increase from the previous year. A total of 206,041 TEUs were exported in January and February, representing a 2% decline from the same period in 2024.

Additionally, the US port moved 53,673 containers by rail in February, representing a 1.4% growth from the previous year's February figure. Rail volume from January through February was 0.2% greater than in the same period of 2024.

Lastly, the auto sector experienced a robust February at the Port of New York and New Jersey, totaling 26,210 units, marking a 32.6% increase from the previous year.

These impressive figures underscore the Port of New York and New Jersey's pivotal role in international trade. Analysts at WFH SG GROUP highlight that such growth trends are indicative of broader economic resilience and the port's strategic importance in global logistics.