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New York / New Jersey
United States
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K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 14m ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

NY/NJ has the highest D&D charges of any port globally — higher even than LA/Long Beach. As of Jan 2026, Maersk increased Newark terminal demurrage by $20/day for dry and $40/day for reefers, plus $10-20 increases across other tiers. APMT NY experienced elevated gate appointment demand with limited availability on vessel cut-off days. The FMC's billing transparency rule (May 2024) requires invoices within 30 days with specific container-level detail, but a Sep 2025 court ruling (World Shipping Council v. FMC) partially rolled back protections for motor carriers.

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Customs Reality at New York / New Jersey
4d
Published free time
3d
Effective free time

Same FDA/USDA requirements as West Coast. CBP exam rates can be higher at NY/NJ due to enforcement priorities. VACIS x-ray exams common.

Demurrage: $250/TEU/day · Detention: $120/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • FDA Prior Notice violations
  • USDA APHIS permit gaps
  • CBP intensive exam — ISF (Importer Security Filing) errors trigger enhanced screening
  • CPSC (Consumer Product Safety) holds for consumer goods

Known Holds

All imports
ISF (10+2) filing errors trigger CBP holds. NY/NJ enforcement is strict.
File ISF accurately 24+ hours before vessel departure from origin. Errors trigger automatic hold.
Food imports
FDA Prior Notice + PREDICT system. NY/NJ has high FDA exam rates.
File Prior Notice 15+ days before arrival. Check PREDICT score history.
Cold Chain Reality at New York / New Jersey
Mitigation:Book gate appointments as soon as container is available. Don't wait for last free day. Pre-arrange chassis.
Failure point:Gate appointment availability for reefer pickup
Significance:Critical — primary US East Coast gateway for European, Latin American, and African perishables
Primary failure mode:Same chassis shortage dynamic as LA/LB. Plus: APMT gate appointment scarcity means reefer containers can miss pickup windows, extending terminal dwell.
Reefer plug availability:Varies by terminal. Can be tight.
Alternative Ports to New York / New Jersey

If disruption makes New York / New Jersey unviable for your cargo

Norfolk (Virginia)USORF
+$150/TEU
250 nm away12h less wait
Works for: Mid-Atlantic consignees. Less congested. Lower D&D.
Not for: NYC metro consignees.
PhiladelphiaUSPHL
+$100/TEU
80 nm away12h less wait
Works for: PA/NJ consignees. MSC Liberty service offers direct calls.
Not for: Limited service options vs NY/NJ.

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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Terminal Intelligence
APM Terminals Elizabeth
Operator: APM/Maersk
Typical wait: 2d
Elevated gate appointment demand. Limited availability on vessel cut-off days. Jan 2026: dry demurrage +$20/day, reefer +$40/day (Maersk tariff).
Maher Terminals
Operator: Deutsche Invest.
Typical wait: 1.5d
Largest terminal at NY/NJ.
GCT Bayonne
Operator: Global Container Terminals
Typical wait: 1.5d
Semi-automated.
Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT)
Operator: TIL/MSC
Typical wait: 1.5d
MSC preferred terminal.
Recommendation: Terminal assignment is carrier-dependent. Check Maersk's Jan 2026 tariff increases specifically for APMT Elizabeth. Budget highest D&D rates globally.
Money Traps at New York / New Jersey
Highest D&D globally — Jan 2026 increases
Maersk: Newark dry +$20/day, reefer +$40/day effective Jan 2026. Other carriers following. Average D&D bill per container historically $3,000+ during congestion.
Clear containers within 3 days of free time. Pre-book everything.
CBP VACIS exam fees
VACIS (x-ray) exam costs $200-500/container. Physical exam: $1,000+. Not on carrier invoice.
File ISF accurately. Clean import history reduces exam probability.
Gate appointment scarcity at APMT
Limited slots on cut-off days. Missing appointment extends dwell by 1+ day.
Book earliest available appointment. Don't wait for free time to expire.
Seasonal Patterns
Aug-Oct (Peak import)
Back-to-school and holiday import surge. Wait times can hit 5+ days.
Front-load imports or use secondary ports.
ILA contract periods
International Longshoremen's Association (East Coast equivalent of ILWU). Contract disputes can slow operations.
Monitor ILA-USMX negotiations.

Sources

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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