New York
Freight Shipping in New York
The Port of New York and New Jersey is the largest container port on the US East Coast, and I-87 runs north from the city toward the Canadian border.
Main Corridors
Highways carrying New York freight
I-87, I-90, I-95
Cities
Freight shipping by city in New York
Facts
New York freight: what to know
- The Port Authority says the Port of New York and New Jersey handled 8,698,526 TEUs in 2024 and is the largest container port on the US East Coast and third largest in the nation. Source: Port Authority of NY & NJ: Port at a glance, 2024, checked November 11, 2026.
- The Port Authority says the Port of New York and New Jersey moved approximately $246 billion worth of goods in 2024. Source: Port Authority of NY & NJ: Port at a glance, 2024, checked November 11, 2026.
FAQ
New York freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through New York?
Freight through New York moves primarily via I-87, I-90, I-95.
What kind of freight moves through New York?
The Port of New York and New Jersey is the largest container port on the US East Coast, and I-87 runs north from the city toward the Canadian border.