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Port Authority Sets New Cargo Volume Record in 2019

The cargo growth was bolstered by a 2.6% increase in imported goods including clothing, furniture, electronics and other everyday products over the previous record for imports set in 2018.

During 2019, the Port of New York and New Jersey handled 7,471,131 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), breaking the previous annual record of 7,179,788 TEUs in 2018. During 2019, the Port of New York and New Jersey handled 7,471,131 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), breaking the previous annual record of 7,179,788 TEUs in 2018.

NEW YORK CITY—2019 was a record year for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for its port cargo, as well as passenger air volume.

The Port Authority reports its 2019 passenger and cargo volume across its facilities established new records at the airports, seaport, PATH system, Goethals Bridge and Staten Island Bridges.

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