Port of New York and New Jersey terminal operator data reported that loaded TEUs in 2010 totaled 4,097,420. Loaded imports and exports totaled 2,579,093 and 1,518,327 respectively. Imports grew 14.9 percent from 2009, while exports rose 9 percent.
In 2010, the port handled 376,770 containers through its ExpressRail system, up 22.3 percent and nearing the annual record set in 2008. The Port Authority has invested $600 million during the past decade to build ExpressRail facilities at its major cargo terminals in both New York and New Jersey.
The port’s total general cargo volume, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Census, increased to 32.2 million metric tons in 2010, compared to 28.2 million metric tons in 2009. General cargo imports totaled 21 million metric tons, an increase of 14.3 percent. General cargo exports increased by 13.9 percent, from 9.8 million metric tons in 2009 to 11.2 million metric tons in 2010.
Total bulk cargo was down 1 percent to 49.2 million metric tons in 2010, compared to 49.7 million metric tons in 2009. Total bulk cargo imports showed increases in organic chemicals, sugars, and fats and oils, but still decreased by 0.5 percent from 40.2 million metric tons in 2009 to 40.0 million metric tons in 2010.
Total bulk cargo exports decreased by 3.3 percent, from 9.4 million metric tons in 2009 to 9.1 million metric tons in 2010. However, there were significant increases in food waste/animal feed, cereals, and beverages.
Total cargo volume by weight (bulk and general cargo combined), grew by 4.5 percent, from 77.9 million metric tons in 2009 to 81.4 million metric tons in 2010.
Other 2010 trade highlights include:
In 2010, the dollar value of all cargo handled in the port exceeded $175 billion.
The number of vehicles handled throughout the port in 2010, including small trucks, vans, SUVs and other personal vehicles, was 693,031, up 12.2 percent.
The top five containerized import commodities by volume were furniture, women’s and infantware, miscellaneous apparel, beer and ale, and menswear.
The top five containerized export commodities by volume were paper, automobiles, scrap metal, household goods, and auto parts.
Imported general cargo commodities showing major growth by volume were iron/steel products, organic chemicals, electrical machinery, and vehicles.
Exported general cargo commodities showing major growth by volume were soaps & waxes, wood, rubber, and paper.
The top five trading partners in general cargo tonnage were China, India, Italy, Germany, and Brazil.
There were 4,811 ship calls in the Port of New York and New Jersey in 2010, compared to 4,808 in 2009.
