Developing Multi - Modal Connections at the Port of New York and New Jersey

The Port of New York and New Jersey is developing its opportunities to expand and to meet this increasing demand for global cargo movement. The Port is the primary link in the worldwide transportation chain bringing cargo to and from the Northeast region of the United States and Eastern Canada. Economic forecasts show that the amount of container cargo entering the region could double by 2010 and quadruple by 2040. The Port is currently planning and investing in substantial infrastructure improvements including channel deepening, terminal improvements, and enhanced intermodal connections. These efforts have been endorsed by the United States Congress authorizing an investment of over $2 billion for deep-draft channel construction. Connection to the land side infrastructure is estimated to cost $5 to 7 billion for terminal reconfiguration and expansion with enhanced intermodal connections to integrate with the navigation improvements. In addition, a comprehensive port improvement plan and accompanying environmental impact study are being prepared to help guide the investments for the development of connections to the national freight transportation system.