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United States
1. Port Overview
The Port of New York, located on the border of New York State and New Jersey in the northeastern United States, borders the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest container port on the U.S. East Coast and the third-largest port in the United States. Operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, it serves as a major gateway for goods entering the U.S. East Coast market and the Great Lakes region.
2. Port Scale and Facilities
The main container terminals of the Port of New York are distributed in the Port Elizabeth area and Port Newark area on the New Jersey side, and the Howland Hook terminal on Staten Island, New York, totaling over 30 container berths. The annual container throughput is approximately 8.5 million TEU, with a water depth of 13–15 meters. Following the Panama Canal expansion, larger vessels can be accommodated, and the number of direct voyages from Asia via the Panama Canal to the U.S. East Coast has increased significantly [according to Port Authority of NY & NJ 2025].
Major operators include APM Terminals, Maher Terminals, and Port Newark Container Terminal.
3. Main Shipping Routes from China
U.S. East Coast route via Pacific Ocean → Panama Canal → Atlantic Ocean:
| Port of Origin | Estimated Transit Time (via Panama Canal) | Common Shipping Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Port | 25–28 days | COSCO, MAERSK, MSC |
| Shenzhen Port | 24–27 days | CMA CGM, ONE |
| Ningbo Port | 25–29 days | EVERGREEN, MSC |
| Qingdao Port | 26–30 days | COSCO, MAERSK |
Alternatively, shipments can reach New York via all-water rail intermodal service through the Port of Los Angeles.
4. Trade with China and Logistics Highlights
China is the largest source of imports for the U.S. East Coast market. The port primarily serves the New York metropolitan area (the largest consumer market in the U.S.) and the Great Lakes industrial zone.
Goods suitable for transport via the Port of New York: Consumer goods (apparel, footwear, household items), electronics, machinery, chemicals. The U.S. East Coast market has strong demand for light industrial products, and the Port of New York ranks first on the East Coast in consumer goods import handling capacity.
Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing: The U.S. East Coast route is about 10 days longer than the U.S. West Coast route, but cargo arrives directly in the consumer market, reducing inland transportation time and costs from the West Coast to the East Coast. Suitable for goods with higher value and moderate time sensitivity, or for customers whose destination is in the U.S. East Coast region.
5. Shipping Considerations
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the options for shipping from China to the U.S. East Coast? A: There are three main routes: ① All-water via the Panama Canal directly to the Port of New York (25–30 days); ② Discharge at the U.S. West Coast (Los Angeles/Long Beach) → rail intermodal to New York (total time approx. 18–22 days but requires transshipment); ③ Via the Suez Canal → Mediterranean → Atlantic Ocean → Port of New York (approx. 30–35 days). Route ① is the most commonly used.
Q: Which port should I choose, East Coast or West Coast?
A: If the destination is the U.S. East Coast or Midwest, choosing the Port of New York can save inland costs; if the destination is the U.S. West Coast or Midwest, the Port of Los Angeles is closer. For larger cargo volumes, shipments can be split between both coasts to spread risk.
6. Bofeng Logistics Services
- Full Container Load (FCL): Standard containers and special containers
- Less than Container Load (LCL): Regular weekly consolidation from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to New York
- Customs Brokerage & Clearance: China export + U.S. import customs clearance consulting
- U.S. Inland Extension: Distribution from New York to Chicago/Memphis/Columbus and other locations
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Related ports: Port of Los Angeles | Port of Savannah